Primary Duties & Responsibilities
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Responsible for generating and releasing work orders and maintaining production schedules in the MRP system
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Support production planning activities including schedule updates, material tracking, and inventory monitoring
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Review and maintain BOM accuracy and support implementation of engineering changes (ECOs)
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Monitor production status, material availability, and assist in resolving shortages
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Generate and maintain planning, inventory, and production reports
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Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and customer service to support production flow
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Monitor manufacturing yields, Lead Time, Safety stock, Shrink %, and Work Order Variance
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Facilitate communication of, and resolution to, PO and material issues in Vietnam
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Review production status and capacity issues with manufacturing supervisor
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Update on time deliveries, misses, reasons
Education & Experience
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0–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing environment
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Associate’s degree required; BA/BS degree preferred in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field required
Skills
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Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
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Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
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Basic understanding of MRP/ERP systems (Oracle experience a plus)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office tools
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Work with a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency
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Self-motivated with good time management skillsDue to ITAR compliance, this position requires
Working Conditions
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Normal office environment with frequent interaction with manufacturing areas
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, high mix / low volume production environment
Physical Requirements
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Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
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Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members
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Safety Requirements
All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.
Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.
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.:
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
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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Skills Required
- 0-3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or a manufacturing environment
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Basic understanding of MRP or ERP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office tools
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
