Director, Production Planning

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and lead global production planning strategy aligned with business goals
• Own end-to-end planning processes (demand supply capacity fulfillment)
• Establish and drive S&OP / IBP frameworks and governance
• Build long-term planning capabilities for NPI product ramps and network optimization

• Lead production planning and order fulfillment across multiple sites
• Manage fab starts WIP movement and schedule stability
• Drive constraint and bottleneck management (capacity downtime toolsets)
• Oversee inventory optimization and material flow
• Monitor and improve KPIs: OTD cycle time inventory turns forecast accuracy
• Ensure integrity and effectiveness of ERP/MRP and planning systems

• Lead mentor and develop a global team of production planners
• Build capabilities in advanced planning analytics and decision-making
• Foster a high-performance collaborative and accountable culture

• Partner with Operations Engineering and NPI teams on product launches and ramps
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to ensure material availability
• Work with Finance on inventory cost optimization and E&O reduction
• Provide executive insights risk analysis and scenario planning

• Drive implementation and optimization of advanced planning systems (APS ERP MES integration)
• Standardize planning tools processes and best practices globally
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and digital transformation initiatives
• Utilize data analytics and BI tools (Power BI Tableau) to improve decision-making

• Coordinate planning across global manufacturing and supply networks
• Lead product transfers load balancing and capacity reallocation
• Ensure consistent planning governance and data integrity across regions

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related field
• 12 years of experience in production planning supply chain or operations within semiconductor manufacturing
• 5 years of leadership experience managing teams or global functions
• Proven experience with S&OP / IBP and demand-to-supply translation
• Experience supporting NPI and ramp to volume

• Masters degree (MBA MS Engineering Supply Chain)
• Experience with APS / MES implementations or transformations
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) and/or Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience with external manufacturing partners (OSAT)

Skills

• Deep expertise in production planning capacity planning and supply chain management
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP APS and MES systems (Oracle APS or similar)
• Expertise in fab operations (fab starts WIP control cycle time bottlenecks)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and BI tools (Power BI Tableau)
• Strong financial acumen (inventory cost operational performance)
• Proven ability in change management and process transformation
• Excellent communication and executive influence skills

Working Conditions

• Office-based in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones
• Interaction with manufacturing sites including cleanroom environments (PPE required)
• Occasional travel (domestic and international)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Occasional walking through manufacturing environments
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Clear communication in in-person and virtual settings

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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 sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.