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Senior Planning Manager

II-VI Aerospace & Defense | Coherent850 open roles

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Perai, Penang, Malaysia
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Your applicationOpen nowSenior Planning ManagerII-VI Aerospace & Defense | Coherent · Perai, Penang, Malaysia

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13.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. II-VI Aerospace & Defense | Coherent postings stay open a median of 13 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
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  4. 21.1%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 58.7%60 days
This job: posted 12 days ago

II-VI Aerospace & Defense | Coherent median: 13 days open

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Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Lead the end-to-end Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to align customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory strategy, and revenue commitments across global business units.
  2. Drive demand and supply planning strategies to support quarterly and annual shipment targets while balancing capacity, material availability, and customer requirements.
  3. Monitor business performance, shipment execution, backlog health, inventory levels, and forecast accuracy, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to achieve operational and financial objectives.
  4. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Engineering to develop executable plans and resolve supply-demand gaps.
  5. Own monthly and quarterly business outlook reviews, providing scenario analysis, recovery plans, and risk mitigation strategies to support revenue attainment and customer commitments.
  6. Develop capacity and inventory optimization strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce excess inventory, and maximize asset utilization while maintaining service levels.
  7. Provide executive leadership with strategic insights and recommendations through data-driven analysis of demand trends, supply constraints, market dynamics, and operational performance.

Education & Experience

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
  • Master's Degree (MBA or Supply Chain Management) preferred. Experience
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, or Business Planning.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing planning, supply chain, or operations teams.
  • Proven experience leading SIOP/S&OP processes in a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting executive decision-making through data analytics, business planning, and operational reviews.
  • Strong background in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and revenue execution.

Technical & Functional Expertise

  • Deep understanding of: Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Demand & Supply Planning Capacity Planning Inventory Optimization Backlog Management Revenue and Shipment Forecasting
  • Experience utilizing ERP and planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP, or equivalent.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.

Skills

Leadership Competencies

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional leaders across Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Product Management, and Engineering.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive organization-wide initiatives.
  • Experience leading business reviews, executive presentations, and strategic planning discussions.
  • Strong coaching and talent development capabilities.

Analytical & Business Skills

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
  • Strong financial acumen with understanding of revenue, gross margin, inventory, working capital, and operational performance metrics.
  • Ability to develop scenario analyses, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

Working Conditions

  • This role is onsite

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s 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.

About Us

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 equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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