LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY

	This Statement confirms that the undersigned, John J. Granato (the
"Insider"), has authorized and designated Robert L. Paver, Kathryn M. Vetter,
and Chester E. Bacheller, and each of them (each of the foregoing is referred
to as an "Authorized Signer") to execute and file on the Insider's behalf any
and all Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the Insider
may be required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission as a result of the Insider's ownership of, and transaction in,
securities of Jabil Circuit, Inc. (the "Company").

	The authority of the Authorized Signers under this Confirming Statement
shall continue until the Insider is no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 and
5 with regard to the Insider's ownership of, or transactions in, securities of
the Company, unless revoked in writing.  The Insider acknowledges that none of
the Authorized Signers is assuming any of the Insider's responsibilities to
comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


Date: November 10, 2004

/s/John J. Granato
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