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Production Planner - job post

Coherent
Glasgow
Full-time

Location

Glasgow

Full job description

JOB SUMMARY

Join our dynamic Planning team at Coherent, a leader in cutting-edge laser technology. Our manufacturing facility is at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, providing high-quality laser products to a global market.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who can take responsibility for creating and maintaining production plans that balance available manufacturing capacity with our customer demand, alongside meeting S&OP requirements and maximising inventory turns through JIT initiatives.

This role focuses on combining planning tasks with hands-on coordination in a collaborative environment, ensuring on-time delivery, scheduling of sales orders, work order release, shortage management, and packing/shipping coordination. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate ability to be confident working with changing requirements and show resilience when working through challenging problems.

You will need to be self-motivated individual with good time management and decision-making skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES .

  • Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules and capacity plans in line with S&OP and forecast requirements.
  • Monitor and address risks to on-time delivery through daily production meetings and shortage reviews.
  • Administer work orders, Kanban jobs, Schedule booked sales orders, and packing confirmations to meet shipping deadlines.
  • Run and analyse system reports using Business systems to ensure accuracy and support decision-making.
  • Coordinate packing, shipping, and offsite storage to meet operational timelines.
  • Maintain key KPIs and update planning data across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
    • Attend cross-functional meetings (Production, Materials, R&D, PLM) to align plans with business priorities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Understanding of MRP, forecasting, and scheduling.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    • Administration understanding and accuracy

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills to support operational decision-making.
  • Experience using Oracle and ERP reporting systems
    • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to priorities workload effectively, managing multiple tasks under pressure with guidance and support from the manager
  • Strong communicational skills to support collaborative work with cross functional & global teams
  • Ability to work as part of a team but also confident working with your own initiative.
  • Ability to adapt and handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
    • Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 package & other business systems


WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Scotland EHS standards.

QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CULTURE COMMITMENT

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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