Senior Planning Manager

COHERENT; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a senior leader to own the end-to-end SIOP process, aligning demand, capacity, inventory, and revenue across global units.

The role requires extensive planning experience and cross-functional influence to meet quarterly and annual targets. The incumbent will drive demand and supply planning strategies, monitor performance metrics, and lead executive reviews with scenario analyses to mitigate risks and maximize service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• MBA or Supply Chain MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Supply Chain/Planning/Operations experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing planning/operations teams.
• Proven experience leading SIOP/S&OP in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making via analytics and planning.
• Strong background in demand planning, supply planning, inventory and capacity planning, and revenue execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SIOP process to align demand, capacity, inventory, and revenue across global units.
• Drive demand and supply planning strategies to meet quarterly/annual targets with constraints.
• Monitor shipment, backlog, inventory, and forecast accuracy; identify risks and corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Engineering.
• Own monthly and quarterly business outlook reviews with scenario analyses and mitigation strategies.
• Develop capacity and inventory optimization strategies to improve efficiency and asset utilization.
• Provide executive leadership with data-driven insights on demand trends, supply constraints, and performance.

Skills

SIOP/S&OP

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Master's Degree (MBA or Supply Chain Management) preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

OMP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead the end-to-end Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to align customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory strategy, and revenue commitments across global business units.

2. Drive demand and supply planning strategies to support quarterly and annual shipment targets while balancing capacity, material availability, and customer requirements.

3. Monitor business performance, shipment execution, backlog health, inventory levels, and forecast accuracy , identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to achieve operational and financial objectives.

4. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Engineering to develop executable plans and resolve supply-demand gaps.

5. Own monthly and quarterly business outlook reviews , providing scenario analysis, recovery plans, and risk mitigation strategies to support revenue attainment and customer commitments.

6. Develop capacity and inventory optimization strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce excess inventory, and maximize asset utilization while maintaining service levels.

7. Provide executive leadership with strategic insights and recommendations through data-driven analysis of demand trends, supply constraints, market dynamics, and operational performance.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

• Master's Degree (MBA or Supply Chain Management) preferred. Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, or Business Planning.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing planning, supply chain, or operations teams.

• Proven experience leading SIOP/S&OP processes in a complex manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting executive decision-making through data analytics, business planning, and operational reviews.

• Strong background in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and revenue execution.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Deep understanding of:

• Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP)

• Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

• Demand & Supply Planning

• Capacity Planning

• Inventory Optimization

• Backlog Management

• Revenue and Shipment Forecasting

• Experience utilizing ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP, or equivalent.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.

Skills

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional leaders across Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Engineering.

• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive organization-wide initiatives.

• Experience leading business reviews, executive presentations, and strategic planning discussions.

• Strong coaching and talent development capabilities.

Analytical & Business Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

• Strong financial acumen with understanding of revenue, gross margin, inventory, working capital, and operational performance metrics.

• Ability to develop scenario analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

Working Conditions

• This role is onsite

Culture Commitment

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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.

ABOUT US

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!