How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Planning Supervisor at our Monument, CO facility, you will lead the planning function to ensure customer demand is translated into executable production plans that drive on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. You will develop and coach a team of planners while partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Materials, and customers to ensure successful execution of planning strategies and achievement of business objectives.

Location:

On-site at our Monument, CO facility.

What Will You Do?

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, interview, and hire planning team members.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to define candidate requirements and support workforce planning needs.
• Monitor team turnover and implement retention initiatives to improve employee engagement and stability.
• Identify individual and team development opportunities and create action plans to enhance capabilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs and planning curricula.
• Establish clear performance goals and track results against key operational metrics.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance management support to team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations in a timely and professional manner.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Lead planning teams through changing business priorities and operational challenges.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of recognition and reward programs.

Planning & Materials Management

• Support the development and execution of site planning initiatives and strategies.
• Lead the planning team in creating and maintaining accurate and achievable production plans.
• Ensure customer demand is properly translated into Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Develop, maintain, and load MPS data into the ERP system.
• Reconcile production schedules against customer purchase order coverage to minimize company liability.
• Drive achievement of planning performance metrics, including maintaining a 95% or greater MPS attainment goal.
• Ensure build readiness through proper material, capacity, and resource planning.
• Analyze material and capacity requirements and communicate constraints to leadership, operations teams, and customers.
• Maintain accurate revenue forecasts and implement corrective actions when forecast risks are identified.
• Manage material liability, inventory exposure, and customer commitments.
• Monitor and optimize material flow to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Support Workcells in achieving material cost reduction and inventory optimization objectives.
• Manage internal purge activities and inventory disposition processes.
• Support End-of-Life (EOL) planning activities, including leading cross-functional meetings and developing execution strategies.
• Ensure production plans are supported by valid customer purchase orders, sufficient material availability, accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and system data.
• Serve as the planning subject matter expert for production scheduling and demand management activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Materials, Production Control, Supply Chain, and Business Unit teams to support customer requirements.
• Meet regularly with manufacturing and Workcell teams to review production schedules, optimize run quantities, and minimize changeovers.
• Support customer needs through standard processes while identifying customized solutions when necessary.
• Communicate planning risks, opportunities, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the planning organization and across functions.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, quality standards, and security requirements.
• Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Planning personnel within the site.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, development, and retention of planning team members.
• Typically reports to a Planning Manager, Materials Manager, or Site Materials Manager.
• Leads planning activities and serves as a key liaison between customers, operations, and supply chain organizations.

How Will You Get Here?

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of planning experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, production planning, scheduling, and demand management.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, material planning, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of component lead times, production run rates, test development timelines, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to develop and manage Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with forecasting, revenue planning, and inventory liability management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong customer-service orientation and business acumen.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with competing priorities.

Benefits Overview

Jabil offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage (HRA & HSA options)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities