Planner III

About the job

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

• 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

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 Bachelors Degree
• OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters 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: 419
• Job Category: Operations & Production
• Posting Date: 2026-10-13
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 3205 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92010, US
• Work Schedule: 9/80 Rotation A - 7a Start
• Minimum Salary: 87,449.03
• Maximum Salary: 109,311.29