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Job Description
Supply Chain Manager
Scope: Planning, Procurement, Buyer, Materials Management & Logistics
Summary
Lead supply chain activities to ensure materials and services are available to support production and customer delivery requirements. Balance supply, demand, inventory, cost, and supplier performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, procurement, materials management, and logistics activities.
- Translate demand and production requirements into material and supply plans.
- Manage supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, performance, and risk.
- Monitor material availability, shortages, inventory levels, and excess or obsolete stock.
- Work with Operations, Planning, Finance, and suppliers to resolve supply constraints and protect shipment commitments.
- Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, supplier delivery, purchasing cost, and supply chain efficiency.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators for planning, procurement, inventory, and logistics.
- Identify supply risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
- Ensure purchasing and materials processes comply with company policies and controls.
- Develop the supply chain team and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in supply chain, materials, procurement, or planning, including team leadership.
- Knowledge of ERP and planning systems, inventory management, and supplier management.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
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!
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