Production Planner

II-VI Laser Enterprise Philippines, Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd in Laguna, Philippines seeks a Production Planner to plan and prepare production schedules ensuring timely production to meet shipment requirements and forecasts.

The role covers material and inventory management, coordinating with production and engineering, and monitoring metrics for continuous improvement. ERP/MRP (Oracle) and MES/Power BI experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in production planning.
• Adept in inventory and cost control.
• ERP/MRP experience, Oracle preferred.
• Experience with MES and/or Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare production schedules to meet shipment requirements and forecasts.
• Manage material inventory and optimize raw material mix to maximize output.
• Coordinate with production and engineering on process priorities and monitor performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Effective communicator

Adaptability

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Semiconductor knowledge

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

Production reporting software

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling
  The position is primarily responsible for planning and preparation of production schedules and ensures that products are made efficiently and timely to meet shipment requirements and production forecast. The Production Planner checks for planning errors and recommends corrective action and develops new programs to improve the production control systems.
  

• Material and Inventory Management
  Manages inventory of raw materials and finished products. Ability to determine requirements for the supply of raw materials and ensures proper planning for raw material mix to maximize production output and minimize work-in-process inventory. Properly allocates work-in-process into different product lines to serve commitments and build inventories for sales forecast.
  

• Product and Process Information
  Coordinates with production and engineering groups on priorities for process identification. Monitors product and process information (cycle time, bottlenecks, downtime, process material input, production output and yield) used in material and capacity planning and drives resolutions from the responsible department.
  

Education & Experience

• Graduate of Engineering or its equivalent in experience

• At least (3) years Production Planning responsibility

• Adept in Material Inventory and Cost Control processes

• Experience in ERP/MRP preferably with Oracle

• Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or Power BI a plus
  

Skills

• Leadership capabilities to manage virtual teams across multiple countries and cultures

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of analytical problem-solving

• Should have capability to interface with different levels of the organization, exhibiting tolerance of ambiguity.

• Embraces the Values of: Customer First, Honesty and Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement and Learning, Manage by the Facts, and A Safe, Clean and Orderly Workplace.

• Can adapt quickly, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment;

• Diven to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address problems and opportunities

• Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; proactive.

• High level of familiarity on Production and Inventory Control; kin with current developments and trends in areas of production control and all related matters pertaining to supply chain.

• General understanding of the manufacturing business processes in a semiconductor or electronics industry.

• Strong computer/software skills: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Production reporting software. Power BI a plus.

• Must communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.

• Must clearly communicate information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
  

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite.

CultureCommitment

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 gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.