Production Planner

Company Overview:

Coherent Corp. is a global leaders in datacenter and communications industries. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA, and founded in 1971, Coherent operates in over 20 countries worldwide. Since entering Vietnam in 2005, Coherent has expanded to over 2,400 employees across Binh Duong (VSIP1), Dong Nai (Nhon Trach 1), Hanoi, and Bac Ninh (Yen Phong IP). As part of our global growth strategy and commitment to local talent development, we aim to create over 4,000 new job opportunities in Vietnam within the next five years.

Work Location: NHƠN TRẠCH 1 - ĐỒNG NAI

1. Scheduling and Sales Order Management (40%)

- Review orders, raw materials, and capacity before production.

- Coordinate order review findings and questions with customers.

- Prepare production schedules and lead daily planning meetings.

- Communicate shipping dates and handle schedule changes.

- Revise plans when abnormal situations occur.

- Notify relevant teams of any delivery changes promptly.

- Work with production to expedite orders and ensure on-time completion.

2. Customer Service (30%)

- Send order confirmations based on capacity reports.

- Handle customer inquiries regarding delivery and planning.

- Forward quality or quotation issues to relevant departments.

- Ensure all customer questions are answered within 24 hours.

- Send weekly open order reports for customer cross-check.

- Notify customers of delays or early-shipment options.

3. On-Time Delivery Control (20%)

- Monitor WIP (Work in Process) to ensure on-time delivery.

- Attend Schedule Adherence (SA) meetings.

- Resolve planning-related issues and update SA reports.

- Coordinate cross-functionally to maintain delivery performance.

4. Inventory Management (10%)

- Calculate and release material requirements to avoid excess finished goods.

- Provide rolling material forecasts to shorten raw material lead time.

- Utilize rework and re-classified materials to reduce inventory value.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management or related field.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing environment.

Skills / Abilities:

- Proficiency in advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.

- Customer focus and service mindset.

- Strong planning and coordination skills.

- Teamwork and communication skills.

- Negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

- Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

- Knowledge of Python, VBA is a plus.

- Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI or Looker Studio) is a plus.

- Chinese communication is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Working Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance and productivity.

• Free Shuttle Service: Staff transportation from Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City to our offices in Nhon Trach and VSIP1.

• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive salary with annual reviews, plus allowances for accommodation, transportation, parking.

• Attractive Annual Bonus: From 1.96 to 4.00 months of salary, including the 13th-month bonus (effective for new offers from July 2025).

• Premium Health Insurance: Comprehensive BVH coverage for employees, with optional family inclusion.

• Employee Well-being & Development: Training programs, annual health check-ups, holiday gifts, travel opportunities, sports events, and more.

At Coherent, our people are the driving force behind our success. Through continuous improvement in talent acquisition and management, we deliver a seamless and inclusive experience that empowers individuals to thrive. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures every candidate and employee is valued, supported, and positioned to make meaningful contributions to our mission and long-term growth.

Join Coherent and become part of a team, today.