Production Planning Specialist

Company Overview:

Coherent Corp., named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Companies, is a global leader in the 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 more than 3,200 employees across Ho Chi Minh (VSIP1), Dong Nai (Nhon Trach 1), Hanoi, and Bac Ninh (Yen Phong IP). As part of our global growth strategy and commitment to developing local talent, we aim to create over 8,000 new job opportunities in Vietnam within the next five years through hundreds of millions of dollars in investment projects.

Work Location:

- VSIP1 (HCMC, formerly Binh Duong)

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

1. Sales Order Management cum customer service

2. Master Production Scheduling.

3. Inventory Management

4. Data analysis & reporting

Sales Order management and Customer Service

• Manage customer orders from receipt through fulfillment while ensuring on-time delivery.

• Review order feasibility considering production capacity, material availability, and lead time.

• Prioritize customer orders according to business requirements and customer commitments.

• Communicate order status, delivery schedules, and potential delays to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate with Sales, PLM, Manufacturing, and Logistics to resolve order-related issues.

• Handle expedite requests, order changes, cancellations, and recovery plans.

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule to meet customer demand while maximizing manufacturing efficiency.

• Balance demand, production capacity, labor availability, and material supply.

• Convert demand forecasts and sales orders into executable production plans.

• Monitor schedule adherence and recommend corrective actions for deviations.

• Coordinate production priorities across multiple manufacturing lines or product families.

• Support for capacity planning activities.

• Optimize production sequence to improve throughput, equipment utilization, and delivery performance

Inventory Management

• Monitor raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels which are under assigned product groups.

• Maintain inventory within target levels while ensuring material availability.

Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant major, such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, business, finance or economic related field

Working Experience:

• A minimum 3+ years of working experience in the field of Master Planning / Master Production Scheduling in ERP environment.

• Experience with high-mix/low-volume or semiconductor, electronics, optics, precision manufacturing, or similar industries is preferred.

Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, BOM structures

• Analytical Skills

• Planning & Organization

• Communication & Collaboration

• Decision Making

• Customer Focus

• Continuous Improvement

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