Planner III

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain executable production schedules aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and customer delivery commitments
• Sequence production builds based on delivery commitments, material availability, and capacity constraints
• Maintain schedule health and adjust priorities to maintain schedule stability and execution
• Drive recovery plans for schedule disruptions including material shortages, quality holds, technical issues, and capacity limitations
• Cross-functionally coordinate with Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Program Management to resolve production constraints
• Escalate risks through Tier 2 / Tier 3 forums with clear mitigation plans

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline
• A Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience (minimum three (3) years required)
• Advanced production planning and scheduling
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, schedule tracking, and reporting
• ERP systems and data analysis
• Cross-functional communication
• Problem solving and recovery planning
• Data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python) preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered

Skills

• Decision authority in production sequencing and build prioritization within assigned programs
• Delivery date adjustments (pull-ins or push-outs) with supporting recovery plans
• Escalation of program risks and recommended mitigation actions

Benefits

• Compensation range: $83,805.32 - $104,756.65
• About Frontgrade: We build mission-critical electronics for demanding environments and provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and more.