Production Planner Lead
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required
- 5–10+ years in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing systems
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong ERP/MRP experience (Oracle preferred)
- Experience in complex, high-mix manufacturing environments
- Background in capacity planning, forecasting, and production control
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
- Strong ERP/MRP system expertise
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and team development capability
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
- Working knowledge of Quality Systems and Lean tools
- ITAR compliance eligibility required
Nice To Haves
- APICS certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead aggregate production planning, MPS, and MRP accuracy across multiple sites
- Maintain ERP master data integrity (lead times, BOMs, routings, safety stock)
- Perform load vs. capacity analysis to optimize staffing and workflow
- Develop and adjust production schedules based on demand and constraints
- Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Customer Service, and Purchasing
- Partner with Buyers to ensure material availability and supplier alignment
- Monitor KPIs including backlog, OTD, utilization, and capacity
- Lead planning meetings (daily/weekly/monthly) and communicate priorities
- Ensure inventory accuracy across raw, WIP, and finished goods
- Support make vs. buy decisions and strategic planning
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, VSM)
- Collaborate with IT and Engineering on system and data improvements
- Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and regulatory standards
Benefits
- competitive compensation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
