Intern Production Planning

Coherent Corp.•Clinton Township, PA

About The Position

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. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Working towards bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business management preferred.
Applicants currently in school urged to apply
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Must be authorized to work with export-controlled hardware and technical data.
Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs for routine office tasks.
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
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

Nice To Haves

Those studying supply chain, production execution, or other related fields will be given weighted more favorably

Responsibilities

Assist with updating production schedules and work orders in the ERP system.
Track and communicate changes to planned orders and work-in-progress status.
Help manage backlog reports and ensure data accuracy for scheduling.
Coordinate schedule adjustments as directed by Production Planners.
Monitor material availability for scheduled work and escalate shortages.
Assist in expediting purchased and internally sourced materials.
Maintain tracking sheets for material flow and order status.
Generate and distribute routine reports on production status and order completion.
Assist with documentation and routing of R&D production orders.
Maintain and update key material master data (e.g., yields, batch sizes).
Support the planning team in tracking KPIs and production metrics.
Support recovery planning efforts for late orders by gathering required data.
Help identify and document process improvements to streamline scheduling tasks.
Assist with troubleshooting scheduling discrepancies in the ERP system.
Provide general assistance in planning-related tasks as needed.