TBU NT2 Senior Planner, Production Planning

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Make master production scheduling for finished products based on S&OP and customer demand validated by production capacity
• Work with IE and production to ensure that all resources are properly allocated and assigned to achieve OTD target and improve customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with engineering and quality team to resolve any quality incompliance and/or production on-hold issues
• Track and solve planning and inventory issues associated with ECO/MCO implications
• Coordinate with global procurement teams to confirm the materials supply plan from suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure the timely fulfillment of orders for raw material and sub-assemblies
• Propose and validate PR request for material procurement with solid analysis of the re-order point and safety stock plan and review critical materials with purchase team for reschedule in/out
• Monitor material receipts as request, work with team to resolve the incoming discrepancies and reschedule the open PO in accordance with the demand changes
• Coordinate with Program manager on the timely fulfillment of all NPI project related raw materials and sub-assembly requirements, provide material planning report with weekly/bi-weekly Material/build Status
• Support engineering and supply chain on 2nd source qualification, localization, and other cost reduction activities that ensure continuous supply
• Setup quarterly/monthly inventory target projection (value and turns) by BU and project, including raw materials, WIP, semi-FG and FG.
• Conduct month-end inventory simulation and drive team to carry out inventory reduction activities to achieve the target.
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed. Provide data-driven decision support to the broader organization through what-if and scenario planning.
• Review the aging inventory along with project lifecycle and work with cross-functional team to minimize obsolete inventory and dispose with lower E&O cost
• Act as the primary interface with sales & marketing, engineering, operation and supply chain on delivery status, issues and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners and leadership when required.
• Coordinate with Wuxi (China) and Ipoh/Penang (Malaysia) teams on project transfers, new production setup, and material transfers to ensure smooth execution and minimal disruption to supply
• Quick response to customer demand, escalation within 24hrs.
• Maintain planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain capabilities and plan supply.
• Review MRP actions, exception signals, validate and execute the appropriate actions.
• Partner with IT and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.
• Report on projects status and make recommendations to upper Management.

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• Support special projects as required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years in Production Planning/Master Planning
• Experience in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing is preferred
• Experience working in multinational manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience in MRP/ERP, Oracle/SAP is a plus

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
• Cross-functional communication (factory, procurement, engineering)
• Ownership mindset and attention to details
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI and Power Query is a plus

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• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.

Working Conditions

• Work location: Based at Nhon Trach 2

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• Works in standard office/manufacturing environment.

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.