Planner/Scheduler

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Responsible for executing all jobs (standard and non-standard & RMA - plan, create, release, and modify.


* Schedule, track, and communicate job information.

Schedule sales order and related planning functions


* Contact Doc Control when part does not exist in PHL


* Create and maintain BOM and routing information in Oracle


* Utilize Oracle for planning production requirements, component availability and inventory control.


* Communicate with team to determine material requirements.

Identify material shortages.


* Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.

Request quotes from suppliers


* Submit Purchase Requisitions (Inventory & Expense) for project materials with approved suppliers or between sites.

Provide status on inventory availability.


* Expedites and tracks critical materials, as necessary.

Oversee accompanying documentation.


* Interface with purchasing to ensure material requirements for orders are met.

Monitor promise and delivery dates.


* Release jobs in ATE/MES.


* Complete Misc Transactions for items issued to Engineering/Buy back material


* Ensure resources are properly allocated and assigned to support jobs.

Document the movement of material and product flow through lab


* Assist team with on-going inventory needs.


* Create blanket orders as needed - monitor billing and approvals with AP.

Communicate Purchase Orders with suppliers


* Monitor WIP, Work Order Aging and Finished Goods Inventory


* Maintain inventory stock/cycle counts


* Complete Work-Orderless completions for shipments


* Notify Finance for items that require manual cost changes


* Contact Tax Manager for Supplier Tax Exemptions


* Ensure completed work orders are technically closed in a timely manner.

Education & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in planning/scheduling role within fast-paced R&D organization.

Skills


* Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environment.


* Ability to meet tight deadlines while working multiple activities simultaneously.


* Strong working knowledge of Oracle and Agile systems


* Work knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook

Working Conditions

Collaborative working environment focused on completing tasks on schedule.

Physical Requirements

No heavy lifting or strenuous physical activity required.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp.

Corporate EHS standards.

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 comp...