Intern Production Planning

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Scheduling & Order Management Support



* Assist with updating production schedules and work orders in the ERP system.



* Track and communicate changes to planned orders and work-in-progress status.



* Help manage backlog reports and ensure data accuracy for scheduling.



* Coordinate schedule adjustments as directed by Production Planners.

Material & Supply Coordination



* Monitor material availability for scheduled work and escalate shortages.



* Assist in expediting purchased and internally sourced materials.



* Maintain tracking sheets for material flow and order status.

Administrative & Reporting Support



* Generate and distribute routine reports on production status and order completion.



* Assist with documentation and routing of R&D production orders.



* Maintain and update key material master data (e.g., yields, batch sizes).



* Support the planning team in tracking KPIs and production metrics.

Process Support & Continuous Improvement



* Support recovery planning efforts for late orders by gathering required data.



* Help identify and document process improvements to streamline scheduling tasks.



* Assist with troubleshooting scheduling discrepancies in the ERP system.



* Provide general assistance in planning-related tasks as needed.

Education & Experience



* High School Diploma required; Working towards bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business management preferred.



* Applicants currently in school urged to apply



* Those studying supply chain, production execution, or other related fields will be given weighted more favorably

Skills



* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.



* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.



* Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.



* Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.



* Must be authorized to work with export-controlled hardware and technical data.

Working Conditions


* General office environment with occasional visits to production areas.

Physical Requirements


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Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.


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Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs for routine office tasks.

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 company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sha...