Frontgrade
Planner III
5923 Balfour Court, Carlsbad, CA 92011
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 14, 2026
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- Prepare inventory targets in concert with production plans
- Create shop orders based on the production schedule
- Provide data-driven insights during production and operations planning meetings
- Plan equipment, material and workforce requirements to meet production schedule
- Lead and/or support scheduled planning meetings
- Perform critical ERP transactions and prepare special reports on status of production
- Develop and maintain production plans based on master schedule demand
- Analyze forecasts, inventory levels, and material requirements to ensure operational continuity
- Create and close manufacturing jobs and follow up on their status
- Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure execution of project plans
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including plan attainment, on-time delivery, and on-time job completion
- Identify risks, bottlenecks, and process deviations, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain and update planning data in systems such as Kinetic and Power BI
- Prepare reports and perform data analysis to support management decision-making
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes
- Provide guidance and support to junior planners and contribute to the standardization of planning processes
- Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and internal procedures throughout the planning process
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field of Study
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline
- OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree
- OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree