Planner III

Frontgrade Technologies company; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA)

Dental and Vision

401K Match with immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule

PTO and 11 holidays

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies in Carlsbad, CA seeks a Planner III to develop and maintain production plans to meet customer demand. The role creates shop orders and sets inventory targets based on schedules.

Responsibilities include forecasting analysis, material planning, and closing manufacturing jobs while monitoring status to ensure timely completion. The position collaborates with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to execute plans and optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on the master production schedule.
• Analyze forecasts, inventory levels, and material requirements to ensure operational continuity.
• Create and close manufacturing jobs, while monitoring and following up on job status to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure successful execution of production and project plans.
• Identify planning risks, production bottlenecks, and process deviations, and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.
• Provide data-driven insights during production and operations planning meetings.

Skills

Five years planning experience

ERP transactions

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

Power BI

Job description

The Planner III develops production plans and schedules to meet customer demands. They also create shop orders and prepare inventory targets based on production plans and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on the master production schedule
• Analyze forecasts, inventory levels, and material requirements to ensure operational continuity
• Create and close manufacturing jobs, while monitoring and following up on job status to ensure timely completion
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure successful execution of production and project plans
• Identify planning risks, production bottlenecks, and process deviations, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve performance
• Provide data-driven insights during production and operations planning meetings
• Maintain appropriate levels of raw material to support production requirements and inventory targets
• Lead and/or support scheduled planning meetings
• Perform critical ERP transactions
• Prepare special reports on status of production
• Maintain accurate planning data and system integrity within ERP and planning tools, including Epicor Kinetic and Power BI
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, operational efficiency, and overall business performance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to junior planners while contributing to the development and standardization of planning processes and best practices

Qualifications

• 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 Bachelor's Degree.
• OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.