Jabil
PlanningSME
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“Planning SME at Jabil. Skills: Planning processes, process optimization, continuous improvement, planning systems and tools, planning KPIs, material readiness, schedule feasibility, process improvement, change management, ERP/MRP systems, demand, supply, and production schedules, analytical and problem-solving skills, Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies. driving standard work, process optimization, and continuous improvement across planning processes, systems, and talent develo”
What You'll Achieve.
schedule adherence; demand vs supply alignment; execution readiness
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve planning gaps
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain, or related fields, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, English communication skills (written and verbal)
Nice to Have
Certifications in Supply Chain/Planning (e.g., APICS/ASCM) preferred, PMP certification is a plus
What You'll Do.
driving standard work
and continuous improvement across planning processes
and talent development
Act as Site Subject Matter Expert in Planning processes
Act as SME for planning systems and tools
Drive standardization and best practices across planning activities
and train planning teams
Monitor key planning KPIs
Support execution teams by ensuring material readiness and schedule feasibility
Perform regular audits to ensure planning processes are controlled
and aligned with standards
Identify gaps in planning processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics) to ensure alignment and execution readiness; Communicate best practices and data-driven insights to regional and global teams
Communication Scope
English communication skills (written and verbal); communication skills for cross-functional and customer-facing environments
Full Job Description
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 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. # **JOB SUMMARY** The **Planning SME** is responsible for driving standard work, process optimization, and continuous improvement across planning processes, systems, and talent development within OSS (One Shared Services) and site operations. # **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Act as Site Subject Matter Expert in **Planning processes** (Production Planning, Demand Planning, Scheduling, Capacity Planning, etc.) * Act as SME for **planning systems and tools** (e.g., SAP, planning trackers, scheduling tools) * Drive **standardization and best practices** across planning activities within OSS and supported sites * Coach, mentor, and train planning teams to strengthen capabilities and create a continuous learning environment * Monitor key **planning KPIs** (schedule adherence, demand vs supply alignment, execution readiness, etc.) * Support execution teams by ensuring **material readiness and schedule feasibility** * Perform regular audits to ensure planning processes are controlled, accurate, and aligned with standards * Identify gaps in planning processes and drive **continuous improvement initiatives** * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics) to ensure alignment and execution readiness * Communicate best practices and data-driven insights to regional and global teams # **MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Reports to Regional SME Manager or Planning/Materials F
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