Inventory & Planning Coordinator

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for monitoring inventory and addressing shortages of materials in order to meet forecasted business demand while ensuring Assembly department production orders are initiated timely, completed accurately, and shipped on schedule so that customer satisfaction is met.

Although the location of the position is in Rochester, NY, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• •Review the daily production schedule and determine the necessary timeframe needed to initiate production in order to meet established due dates.
• •Obtain created instructions (traveler), collect needed parts from stock, and prepare assembly tray(s) for Assembly Technician to begin production of products.
• •Track movement of all parts from department to department so that the traveler instructions are being accurately followed and completed.
• •Investigate and correct any identified inventory issues, such as job quantity discrepancies.
• •Work with purchasing to ensure that the critical components and raw materials are ordered and delivered on time.
• •Proactively perform the Manufacturing Planning Process, such as reviewing the component/raw material supply and determining the required push/pull actions resulting from products on order.
• •Inspect all completed orders to confirm they are picked, packed, and processed accurately before shipping takes place.
• •Execute transfers of product systematically, as well as physically.
• •Recommend process improvements regarding policies and procedures to ensure adequate control of all required purchases and inventories.

Salary range for this position is $30-$35 per hour depending on experience

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• • Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis,
• performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and
• procedures.
• • Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in
• completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Activities:

Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee may lift or move objects up to 35 pounds. Employees must be able to bend, stoop and climb to reach materials (must be able to climb a step ladder), grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may be noisy at times. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools.