Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain a consolidated demand plan and provide visibility to Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
Support the monthly S&OP process by preparing demand inputs, reviewing forecast changes, and highlighting risks and opportunities.
Monitor forecast accuracy, demand variability, backlog, and planning performance using dashboards and KPIs.
Analyze demand trends and identify demand risks, upside opportunities, and mitigation plans.
Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to understand customer demand drivers and changing business priorities.
Support capacity planning and product allocation decisions through data-driven demand analysis.
Coordinate demand changes across manufacturing sites to improve demand-to-supply alignment.
Prepare executive-ready reports, planning metrics, and demand review materials.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, and data quality.
Support implementation and adoption of planning tools, dashboards, and standard planning processes.
Cross collaboration with functional stakeholders and suppliers across time zones.
Monitor key supply and capacity constraints, proactive communication of impact to site planners and stakeholders, and support development of mitigation planning.
Support product prioritization and allocation activities by preparing demand scenarios, analyzing trade-offs, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree: Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent is a plus.
Skills
8–10 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, production planning, or related fields.
Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industry preferred.
Experience supporting S&OP, demand reviews, or integrated business planning processes preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization.
Experience with ERP systems and planning tools.
Understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain planning principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel; Power BI/Tableau preferred.
Experience with ERP and demand planning systems.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and accountable with strong follow-through.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and 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 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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- 8-10 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, production planning, or related fields
- Experience with ERP systems and planning tools
- Understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain planning principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with cross-functional collaboration experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated, collaborative, accountable with strong follow-through
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau
- Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industry
- Experience supporting S&OP, demand reviews, or integrated business planning
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent
- Follow site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
