Planning Supervisor

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic **Planning Supervisor **to join our team at a global electronics manufacturing company. This position is critical to ensuring the seamless execution of our production and supply chain planning processes, supporting operational goals, and driving performance excellence. The Planning Supervisor will play a key role in aligning cross-functional teams, leading the planning process, and optimizing resources to meet our production demands with precision and efficiency.**Key Responsibilities**:- **Strategic Planning & Execution**: Develop and oversee production plans to meet demand requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and resource availability. Analyze and adjust plans as needed to respond to changing demand or supply chain conditions.- **ERP & MRP Mastery**: Utilize advanced knowledge of ERP systems (with a strong emphasis on SAP) to efficiently load MRP, manage inventory levels, and synchronize materials with production schedules. Ensure the MRP process is aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets.- **Demand Analysis**: Conduct detailed demand analysis, identifying trends and patterns to forecast demand accurately. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on demand planning and inventory strategies.- **Team Leadership**: Lead and develop a team of planners and support staff, fostering a transformational leadership style that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Planning Supervisor will be responsible for mentoring and guiding team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.- **Stakeholder Collaboration**: Work closely with internal departments, including Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales, to ensure optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts or excess inventory. Act as a bridge between different functions to maintain smooth production and distribution processes.- **Process Improvement**: Identify opportunities for process optimization within the planning function and implement best practices to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational performance.**Requirements**:- **Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills**: Highly proficient in data analysis with the ability to interpret complex information to make strategic decisions. The Planning Supervisor must be comfortable with numbers and able to handle large datasets to generate actionable insights.- **Transformational Leadership**: Proven experience in managing and motivating a team, with a transformational leadership approach that promotes employee engagement, empowerment, and professional growth.- **Results-Oriented Mindset**: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work efficiently under tight deadlines, and consistently deliver results that align with the organization’s strategic objectives.**Preferred Qualifications**:- **Educational Background**: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.- **Certification**: APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.**Why Join Us?**:This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of our production and supply chain operations within a leading global organization. As a Planning Supervisor, you will be positioned at the forefront of our planning operations, making impactful decisions that support the company's growth and enhance our competitive edge. Join our team to help drive transformation, optimize resources, and shape the future of our production planning function.If you are a dynamic, analytical, and forward-thinking planning professional with a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for someone who will bring both their expertise and leadership capabilities to elevate our planning operations to new heights.**Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.**Accessibility Accommodation**:whereyoubelong