About this role
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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
Responsible for providing remote and occasionally on site planning and execution support to the Memphis, Tennessee site, serving as the customer and business interface for demand planning and shipment information.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute and maintain production order releases in SAP and manufacturing systems to support daily production requirements.
- Create, process, and maintain production-related documentation and system requests to ensure timely execution of manufacturing activities.
- Generate and analyze operational reports using SAP and RapidResponse, including Clean-to-Start (CTS) reviews, to identify material constraints and support production readiness.
- Monitor material availability and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve shortages, schedule impacts, and execution risks.
- Coordinate shipment execution activities, including Advance Shipment Notifications (ASN), logistics documentation, and customer delivery requirements.
- Maintain and validate production and shipment records, including serial number tracking and system data accuracy.
- Support Proof of Delivery (POD) requests and follow-up activities to ensure shipment traceability and customer compliance.
- Process inventory and manufacturing transactions, including material consumption and backflush activities, ensuring inventory accuracy and transaction compliance.
- Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to support daily production and delivery execution.
- Monitor planning and execution metrics, identify exceptions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes.
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to Management & Planning Supervisor.
- Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.
REQUIREMENTS
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Strong understanding of planning coordination, scheduling, and execution support in operational environments.
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Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP is preferred) and tracking tools.
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Strong communication skills with ability to participate in cross-functional and customer-facing coordination calls.
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Ability to interpret operational schedules, status reports, and execution constraints.
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Strong problem-solving skills to support resolution of planning and execution gaps.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data management, and analysis.
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Valid Passport and U.S. visa highly desirable.
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English proficiency: Fluent conversational and written English is mandatory for this position.
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SHIFT DESCRIPTION
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Hybrid work arrangement. Position based at Jabil site plant 3 in Chihuahua, Mexico, with remote/home office flexibility.
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Standard work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, based on the assigned site’s local time and business requirements.