Regional Planning SME
@ Jabil

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
$170,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 5 days ago

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Overview

The Regional Planning SME at Jabil is a strategic leader and technical expert in materials planning for Jabil’s U.S. operations. This role is responsible for standardizing processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring excellence across planning systems and talent development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for standardized materials planning processes.
  • Implement and optimize planning systems and applications across multiple sites.
  • Coach, mentor, and train regional planning teams.
  • Monitor and analyze planning metrics to ensure operational control and performance.
  • Conduct internal audits and drive process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Lead complex planning projects including scope definition, KPI setting, risk mitigation, and change management.
  • Collaborate with global teams to share data-driven best practices.
  • Support Lean initiatives by ensuring data integrity and process discipline.
  • Comply with all company policies including security and safety standards.

Experience & Qualifications

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field. A minimum of 12 years of experience, with at least 3 years in materials planning, is required. Proven expertise in project leadership, change management, planning systems, and manufacturing operations is essential. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project, and planning software is a must.

Preferred certifications include PMP, Lean Six Sigma (Silver or Black Belt), APICS or other Supply Chain certifications, and Rapid Response Authoring Level certification.

Travel & Reporting

This role requires up to 50% travel across Jabil sites. It reports to the Regional Planning Manager and may involve leading cross-functional project teams.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $121,200 - $218,200, with additional short-term incentives based on performance. Jabil offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock purchase, and paid time off.

Key skills/competency

  • Materials Planning
  • Process Standardization
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Lean
  • Six Sigma
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Coaching

How to Get Hired at Jabil

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Jabil's culture: Review their mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight planning and project leadership experience.
  • Emphasize certifications: Showcase PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or APICS credentials.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice planning process and change management discussions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review planning systems and related software tools.
Study Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Refresh advanced Microsoft Office and analytical skills.
Practice process optimization case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time of leading change.
Explain conflict resolution in cross-functional teams.
Share experience coaching underperforming teams.
Discuss managing stakeholder challenges.

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