Senior Planner

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for Production Planning and Order Fulfilment for designated product portfolio.
• Work closely with Fab Operations production floor staff to ensure that all resources are properly allocated and assigned to support production, engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) jobs.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to meet department goals and objectives.
• Process appropriate documentation and coordinate material movement from stock locations to offshore assembly operations, or in response to specific requests from the R&D team.
• Conduct routine analysis and maintenance of ERP and planning system data attributes.
• Closely coordinate with Coherent global network of production facilities on the transfer of new products and updates to established products.
• Assist Commodity Management in the identification of cost reduction and supplier development opportunities.
• Regularly evaluate and optimize program related inventory with an emphasis on avoiding or minimizing excess and obsolete material levels.
• Participate in and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives at the department and division level as well as cross functionally.
• Help to define, document and deploy critical planning system tools and best practice techniques throughout the entire global Supply Chain organization.
• Assist management in the development and maintenance of key team performance and productivity metrics.

• Provide key statistical and performance input as well recommendations for future objectives to management for use in Quarterly Business Review presentations.
• Partner with the Finance Team through cross functional collaboration on NPI project status, key project deliverables and timely and accurate disposition of Excess and Obsolescence material.
• Assume complete front to back ownership for all assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Global Procurement Organization (GPO) on the management of domestic and off shore suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure the timely fulfillment of orders for raw material and sub-assemblies.

Education & Experience

• minimum 7 years experience in a materials planning environment with an emphasis on NPI support.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

Skills

• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated change management experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of Oracle's Advanced Planning System or equivalent
• Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience with Agile (Product Life Cycle Management)
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Power Point
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present to an executive audience.
• APICS certification a plus
• Enthusiastic team-player, evidence of developing solid business relationships
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and Oracle required
• Must understand Planning's role in an ERP/MRP (Expandable) environment along with ability to interface with Manufacturing Data Base Systems (Agile.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to support customer interface, supplier management, and consensus building across stakeholder.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based role within a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing setting.
• Frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, supply chain, and quality.
• Occasional walking through cleanroom or production areas, requiring adherence to PPE and safety protocols.
• Exposure to manufacturing information, data systems, and operational workflows rather than direct hands-on equipment work.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer and standard office equipment.
• May require occasional after-hours or weekend support during peak production cycles or urgent business needs.
• Work involves managing multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and complex problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents or office equipment.
• Ability to walk moderate distances when moving between office spaces and production areas.
• Occasional need to lift, carry, or move items up to approximately 20 pounds (e.g., laptops, files, small equipment).
• Visual acuity required for reading detailed data, reviewing documents, and working with computer systems.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering manufacturing or cleanroom areas (e.g., safety glasses, gowning, shoe covers).
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and through digital channels.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. 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.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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.