Planning Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Drives planning team to achieve continuous improvement in key materials metrics and provides exceptional support to customers, team members, and shareholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the management, leadership and development of the Planning Department within a local Site.
• Creates and implements new planning strategies.
• Reviews capacity modules and schedules.
• Ensure material liability coverage and master schedule data integrity.
• Monitors Key Performance Metrics of the Department.
• Ensure robust processes and documentation such as procedures and work instructions are implemented and maintained.
• Has responsibility for departmental budgeting.
• Analyzes revenue trends for the plant and provides updates to stakeholders.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or equivalent; MBA preferred but not required.
• 9 to 12 years related Materials experience including 6 years in a management role.
• Advanced PC skills including knowledge of Jabil's software packages.
• APICS/NAPM certification preferred but not required.
• Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.