Key Responsibilities
- Process Governance & Standardization: Own and document global supply planning standard operating procedures (SOPs)—including master data governance, supply planning, capacity planning, replenishment planning and inventory optimization rules.
- Workflow Analysis & Optimization: Map "as-is" supply planning processes, identify regional bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement methodologies.
- CoE Enablement & Deployment: Help lead the global rollout of supply planning technologies (e.g., Oracle Cloud or equivalent), developing training materials and driving user adoption across sites.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with demand planning, manufacturing, finance, and IT to resolve process gaps and facilitate scenario-based decision-making during supply constraints.
- Performance & Analytics: Help define, monitor, and report global key performance indicators (KPIs) such as supply risks, inventory turns, and capacity utilization via control tower dashboards.
- Project Contribution: Participate and lead in project to implement Oracle Cloud SCP across the company.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: 8+ years of total experience, with a minimum of 3-4 years specializing in supply chain planning and business process analysis within a High-Tec manufacturing environment involving discrete and/or process manufacturing.
- Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience in Oracle Supply Planning Cloud is a must for this role, including time spent driving the system architecture for an implementation
- Proficiency in process mapping tools and advanced data analytics (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
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 Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree
- 8 or more years of total professional experience
- 3 to 4 years of experience specializing in supply chain planning and business process analysis
- Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment involving discrete and/or process manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Supply Planning Cloud
- Experience driving system architecture for an Oracle Supply Planning Cloud implementation
- Proficiency with process mapping tools
- Advanced data analytics skills using Excel, Power BI, and SQL
- Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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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.









