Production Planner

Coherent Corp. Vietnam•Dallas, TX

4d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The Production Planner supports production planning and manufacturing flow by creating and releasing work orders, maintaining production schedules in the MRP system, tracking materials and inventory, and coordinating with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and customer service. The role monitors production status, material availability, yields, lead time, safety stock, shrink percentage, work order variance, capacity issues, and on-time delivery performance. It also maintains planning, inventory, and production reports; supports bill of materials accuracy and engineering changes; and facilitates communication and resolution of purchase order and material issues in Vietnam. The position works in a normal office environment with frequent interaction with manufacturing areas, in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume production environment. Employees must follow site and corporate EHS requirements, attend scheduled training, and use required protective equipment. Depending on location, the position may be responsible for applicable quality and environmental management system standards.

Requirements

0–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or a manufacturing environment.
Associate’s degree required; the posting also identifies a BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field as preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office tools.
High standards of ethics, professionalism, and competency.
Self-motivation and good time-management skills.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience.
BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Generate and release work orders and maintain production schedules in the MRP system.
Support production planning activities, including schedule updates, material tracking, and inventory monitoring.
Review and maintain bill of materials accuracy and support the implementation of engineering changes (ECOs).
Monitor production status and material availability, and assist in resolving shortages.
Generate and maintain planning, inventory, and production reports.
Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and customer service to support production flow.
Monitor manufacturing yields, lead time, safety stock, shrink percentage, and work order variance.
Facilitate communication about and resolution of purchase order and material issues in Vietnam.
Review production status and capacity issues with the manufacturing supervisor.
Update on-time delivery information, misses, and reasons.
Attend scheduled safety training, follow site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards, and use required protective equipment.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management system standards.