ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Aligned with the Master Production Schedule, the Planner/Scheduler will lead the assigned factory in terms of weekly/ Daily production loading and capacity analysis, Loading Plan and scheduling, and Key Performance Indicator.
Analyzes Supplies and Demand for all type of Orders and perform review and release of work order accordingly to the production floor.
Provides weekly and Daily Production plan and progress against capacity of the Sales/Transfer Order to align with the weekly shipment plan by monitoring the progress and summarize the status of jobs and discuss to Daily Operation Review.
Coordinates to concerned department for the parts/components that encountered problem that might affect delivery commitment dates by presiding meeting and/or providing the list of remaining jobs to meet the delivery.
Provides update to customer service representative and/or Business Unit Planners for the latest shipment status in a daily basis to have the summary of order to ship by sending through email and provide recovery date for the sales order that needs to be rescheduled due to encountered problem.
Order Management/Demand Fulfillment must secure the shipment aligned to commitment and work on exceptions of the order to mitigate the risk.
Monitors factory Key performance indicator that will drive the factory performance. Will lead the factory team in terms of throughput, OEE, Mfg. Cycle Time and WIP management.
Records all the following reasons of delays that affect the shipment on a weekly basis to determine the problem root causes that will be used in data analysis and corrective/preventive action.
Reviews the list of WIP jobs to manage the necessary job in production by checking, closing and cleaning the inactive or no longer valid jobs for production.
Maintains/Updates the Manufacturing Commit Date (MCD Date) to determine the scheduled ship date by populating this field in a timely manner.
Interprets Engineering changes to determine new requirements for materials and correct BOM pick list by referring to BOM Revision Notice.
Participates in Material Review Board on dispositioning the non-conforming materials.
Handles RMA Orders (Returned Material Authorization) to secure the smooth process of return, rework and shipment to customer
Participates in 8D, 5S' activity when needed and perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Graduate of Business Administration Courses/ Engineering Courses or with Equivalent Experience.
Experience :
Two to three (2-3) years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
Skill/ Technical Requirements :
Excellent in Microsoft Application specifically Excel
Analytical and Attention to Details
Knowledge of manufacturing Processes
Basic knowledge of ERP/MRP
Good problem-solving skill
Good oral and written communication skill
Smart and fast learner
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that reflect capacity, demand, and resource constraints.
- Monitor real‑time production progress and adjust plans to address bottlenecks or delays.
- Balance workload across workstations to prevent over‑ or under‑utilization.
- Communicate schedule changes and priorities to Production supervisors and OM Planners promptly.
- Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability aligns with the schedule.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for management review.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
- Support the implementation of scheduling software and tools, providing training as needed.
- Participate in cross‑functional meetings to align production plans with sales forecasts and project timelines.
- Maintain documentation of scheduling decisions, assumptions, and change logs.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing control.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills for interfacing with Production and OM Planners.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Team player with a proactive attitude toward process optimization.
- Fluency in English; Filipino language proficiency is a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Two or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing control, or supply chain management
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP or Oracle
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Fluency in English
- Filipino language proficiency
- Team-oriented and proactive approach to process optimization
Cohu, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions is described in filings, supporting long-term savings. Company materials also highlight retirement programs as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials outline robust paid time off programs and parental leave for all new parents. Time-off programs are presented as part of a comprehensive, globally relevant benefits suite.
Cohu, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.
