Supply Chain Planner

About the role

Jabil is looking for a Supply Chain Planner in Bray. The planner acts as the customer interface for the demand plan and shipment information, develops a feasible operational plan, owns its execution and works to meet customer satisfaction while minimising Jabil's liability and improving planning performance. The role typically reports to a Planning Supervisor or Planning Manager and does not involve managing other employees.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the business unit and customer to develop a collaborative demand plan through the Demand Management process
• Create a master schedule through resource analysis, including material and capacity sizing
• Load the master schedule into the Jabil ERP system
• Create and maintain a feasible production plan and work closely with operations to execute it
• Develop a revenue forecast, monitor actual performance and drive corrective action and recovery plans when targets are at risk
• Monitor planning metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Comply with company security policies and follow all procedures

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree without experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• 1 to 2 years of materials-related experience
• Strong verbal and written English

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced PC skills, including knowledge of Jabil's software packages
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle problems with several variables