Senior Planning Manager

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