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Master Planner

Job in Mebane, Alamance County, North Carolina, 27302, USA
Listing for: Jabil
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Operations Management, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

As a Master Planner at Jabil, you'll have the opportunity to influence how customer demand translates into successful manufacturing execution. From balancing materials and capacity to optimizing production schedules and managing product transitions, your work will have a direct impact on customer delivery and operational performance. If you're an experienced planning professional who enjoys solving complex supply and demand challenges, collaborating across functions, and helping teams stay ahead of changing requirements, this role provides an opportunity to make an impact while continuing to grow your career with Jabil.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Production & Master Planning
  • Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, material availability, capacity, and production requirements.
  • Load and maintain the MPS within Jabil's ERP system, including appropriate customer Purchase Order (PO) coverage.
  • Ensure the MPS remains accurate, achievable, and aligned with current customer demand and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Reconcile the MPS against customer PO coverage on a weekly basis to help prevent production or material commitments beyond authorized customer demand.
  • Drive achievement of MPS performance goals, including the established 95% MPS target.
  • Establish and maintain build readiness to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
  • Own production planning activities and support BOM and document control requirements for the assigned workcell.
  • Partner with manufacturing teams daily to assess production performance and adjust schedules as appropriate.
  • Optimize production quantities and sequencing to minimize changeovers and support efficient manufacturing operations.
  • Drive planning activities that support the goal of 100% on-time delivery.
Material & Demand Management
  • Analyze customer demand, material availability, and capacity requirements and communicate potential constraints to Workcell leadership and appropriate stakeholders.
  • Maintain effective control of materials and potential customer or company liability.
  • Ensure production is supported by valid customer demand, adequate material availability, accurate Bills of Material (BOMs), and appropriate routings.
  • Maintain awareness of applicable customer contract terms related to material planning, production scheduling, liability windows, component purchasing, and in-house inventory.
  • Maintain accurate revenue forecasts based on current production schedules and customer requirements.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify material shortages, planning gaps, or demand changes and drive appropriate resolution.
Capacity Planning & Operational Performance
  • Maintain the workcell's capacity planning model and evaluate current and future capacity requirements.
  • Identify uneven or constrained capacity utilization and partner with cross-functional teams to develop appropriate solutions.
  • Balance customer priorities with effective utilization of manufacturing resources.
  • Maintain appropriate capacity and customer sizing to support efficient operations and future demand.
  • Understand internal production rates, manufacturing lead times, test requirements, machine programming requirements, and other factors affecting product build schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning accuracy, efficiency, and operational performance.
BOM & Document Control
  • Lead planning activities associated with the creation and maintenance of Bills of Material and manufacturing routings.
  • Help ensure BOMs and routings support accurate Work-in-Process (WIP) tracking and inventory transactions.
  • Partner with Production Planners and Document Coordinators to maintain accurate documentation and planning information.
  • Serve as the workcell planning subject matter expert and provide guidance and mentorship on planning processes, tools, and requirements.
End-of-Life Management
  • Coordinate End-of-Life (EOL)…
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