Planner III

Frontgrade Technologies•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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