Scheduler / Production Planner (Permanent)
1 week ago
Join our dynamic Planning team at Coherent, a leader in cutting-edge laser technology. Our manufacturing facility is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, providing high-quality laser products to a global market.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can take responsibility for creating and maintaining production plans that balance available manufacturing capacity with our customer demand, alongside meeting S&OP requirements and maximising inventory turns through JIT initiatives.
This role focuses on combining planning tasks with hands-on coordination in a collaborative environment, ensuring on-time delivery, scheduling of sales orders, work order release, shortage management, and packing/shipping coordination. Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules and capacity plans in line with S&OP and forecast requirements.
Monitor and address risks to on-time delivery through daily production meetings and shortage reviews.
Administer work orders, Kanban jobs, Schedule booked sales orders, and packing confirmations to meet shipping deadlines.
Coordinate packing, shipping, and offsite storage to meet operational timelines.
Maintain key KPIs and update planning data across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
Attend cross-functional meetings (Production, Materials, R&D, PLM) to align plans with business priorities.
Strong data analysis and reporting skills to support operational decision-making.
Experience using Oracle and ERP reporting systems
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 package & other business systems
Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.
Quality & 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.
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.
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