Primary Duties & Responsibilities

 

Production Scheduling & Order Management 

Schedule and prioritize customer orders and internal demand for the production team.  Communicate sales order status changes with customer-facing teams.  Adjust planned orders in the ERP system, release production orders, and maintain order end dates. 

Material Coordination & Supply Chain Support 

Coordinate the arrival of purchased and internally sourced materials.  Ensure adequate supply of parts to internal and external customers using demand planning techniques. 

Process Support & Continuous Improvement 

Provide necessary documentation and routing for R&D products.  Support recovery planning for late orders and work-in-process control.  Maintain key material master attributes (e.g., yields, batch sizes).  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. 

Education & Experience

 

High School Diploma required; Associate degree or other supplemental degree preferred  Must have 3+ years of experience in production planning or a similar role  APICS or similar certification preferred 

Skills

Experience with Oracle EBS for production planning is highly desirable  If no Oracle experience, other major ERP system experience is required  Must be able to complete assignments with high a level of accuracy  Strong analytical skills to interpret data and make informed planning decisions.  Ability to work independently, understanding when to escalate decisions as necessary  Must be authorized to work with export-controlled hardware and technical data  Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships with internal sales team, production team, and other production planners  Strong ability to troubleshoot process errors and recommend solutions  High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel 

Working Conditions

General office environment with occasional exposure to production areas 

Physical Requirements

Ability to type and sit at computer for extended periods of time  Ability to visit production area as needed  Generally required to be able lift at least 10lbs for common office related tasks 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS (Environment Health and Safety) procedures and COHERENT Corporate EHS standards. 

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

 

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.