Planner Production - San Antonio, TX

Company Profile With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.   At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.   At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.   Position Purpose Reporting to the Sr GL Production Planning & Change.  This highly demanding role requires you to be assertive and have a high degree of self-motivation, problem solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.  You will work collaboratively in this high visibility role with Sales, Operations, Materials, and Service stakeholders.  This role will directly support the creation and fluidity of the plant build schedule, in addition to providing valuable input to the SIOP.    Position Type Full Time, FLSA Exempt   Location 13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX., 78224   Benefits and Other Compensation JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.   Application Process Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on October 16, 2026.    Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Ensure launch is controlled accurately inline with key component availability.  Actively contribute to the development and support of material planning processes and benchmark against best practices and review ways to make continuous improvements  Reduce and maintain POF misses  Ensure appropriate processes and systems are implemented to effectively manage routine  Other duties as assigned   Minimum Qualifications Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar production control environment  Possess strong Excel and data management skills and have a sound knowledge of SAP  2 years of forecasting experience    Preferred Qualifications 4-year degree preferred in supply chain management, or other related degree  2 years’ experience supporting international logistics  1-2 years’ experience supervising floor activities    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Comfortable in an in-person office environment  Technical competence is a plus  Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level  Must have excellent follow-through skills   Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings  Must be open to domestic and international travel  Desire and proven ability to learn and grow   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project   Job Conditions Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment. Subject to noise and temperature changes.   Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk. The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Equal Opportunity Employer JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.   Reasonable Accommodation Statement JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com.   JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.   Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.