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Planner - Olive Branch, MS

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Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Olive Branch, MS, US, 38654

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Planner is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity. This role involves creating meticulous schedules, analyzing data for informed decision-making, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of operational plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a continuous improvement mindset, demonstrate the ability to develop and implement planning processes, and leverage data analytics to drive operational performance. This role requires strong forecasting, inventory planning, and reporting capabilities, as well as advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

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A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

  • Developing and managing detailed operational schedules to meet production, service, or project deadlines
  • Collaborating with various departments to gather input and create efficient plans that align with business goals
  • Analyze data, including production metrics, resource availability, and demand forecasts, to inform scheduling decisions.
  • Developing, implementing, and continuously improving planning and scheduling processes to drive operational excellence.
  • Identifying potential bottlenecks or risks and developing contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
  • Optimizing resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximize efficiency and service level
  • Continuously monitoring and adjusting schedules as necessary to adapt to changing priorities or unforeseen circumstances
  • Communicating schedules, forecasts, and planning assumptions effectively across teams to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Supporting demand planning and forecasting activities through data analysis, trend evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Creating and maintaining reports, dashboards, and KPIs using Excel and Power BI to support operational and strategic decision-making
  • Evaluating and improving scheduling processes to enhance overall operational effectiveness

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience (required)
  • Proven experience in operations planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a dynamic environment (required)
  • Experience in planning, forecasting, inventory management, and process improvement within a manufacturing environment. Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), and Power BI, with strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple priorities
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and convey scheduling information clearly
  • Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving operational environment

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

 

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

 

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

 

Hubbell Utility Solutions 

 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

 

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

 

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

 


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