Planner I

About the job

The Planner I 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

• Support schedule planning meetings
• Prepare inventory targets in concert with production plans
• Create shop orders based on the production schedule
• Review levels of raw material to support production requirements and inventory targets and escalate when needed
• Perform critical ERP transactions
• Report on status of production and escalate when not supporting production plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Related Field of Study
• No experience is required.
• OR (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.

About Us

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

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.

Other benefits include:

• 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

• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 402
• Job Category: Operations & Production
• Posting Date: 2026-10-02
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 3205 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92010, US
• Work Schedule: 9/80 Rotation A - 7a Start
• Minimum Salary: 28
• Maximum Salary: 34