Production Planner
Job Summary
General
Position: Production Planner
Organization: Strategic Operations
Reporting to: Ulf Rockström / Jenny Matsson
Direct reports: N/A
Main Responsibilities
The Production Planner is responsible for planning managing and monitoring the production flow from inbound to outbound (end-to-end responsibility) to ensure high delivery precision efficient resource utilization and a stable flow. The role acts as a key link between demand material supply production and delivery.
Areas of Responsibility Demand and Planning
- Ensure that demand is translated into a feasible production plan
- Participate in forecasting and contribute to improved forecast accuracy
- Balance demand against capacity and material availability (constrained planning)
Inbound (Start Planning)
- Ensure material availability in line with production and capacity plans
- Follow up on supplier deliveries and internal material flows
- Identify and manage risks related to material shortages
Production Planning
- Develop and maintain short- and mid-term production plans
- Ensure optimal sequencing and utilization of production resources
- Monitor plan performance and take corrective actions in case of deviations
- Actively work to improve plan stability and adherence (plan vs. actual)
Outbound (Delivery and Distribution Planning)
- Ensure finished goods are delivered according to plan and customer requirements
- Coordinate with logistics and distribution to optimize deliveries
- Follow up on delivery performance
- Manage returns
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and drive improvements in planning processes and ways of working
- Contribute to standardization and development of tools and system support
- Work in a data-driven manner with KPIs and performance follow-up
Collaboration Coordination and Communication
- Act as a central link between Sales Procurement Production and Logistics
- Participate in forums with suppliers and customers
- Take part in daily operational meetings and deviation management
- Communicate changes in plans and ensure alignment across the organization
Authority
N/A
Leadership Responsibility
N/A
Qualifications General / Competence Level
Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; database knowledge and experience in system administration are considered an advantage.
Education
Relevant education within production logistics or supply chain.
Language Requirements
Swedish and English
Practical Requirements (Experience and Skills)
Tools: Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) and Excel
Skills: Analytical communicative structured with strong business acumen
About Company
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 ... View more