Senior Buyer / Planner

Coherent is a world leader of lasers and laser-based technology for materials processing, microelectronics, scientific, life sciences and medical customers. The light we deliver touches almost every aspect of human life—vision correction to cell analysis, precision welding to 3-D metal printing, gravity wave detection to brain research. Put your talents to work at Coherent where you can create and innovate enabling technologies that will push the frontiers of science and technology. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, Schedules and monitors Movement of material from Development, through Pilot and Production Lifecycles 
• Determines Material Requirements to meet all schedules.  
• Maintains and Updates Material Forecast in MRP System, and ensures inputs support business objectives 
• Monitors actual and forecasted inventory levels to prevent obsolescence 
• Collaborates with the Purchasing Supervisor(s) and team(s), to ensure that required expediting of purchase orders are executed
• Supports Procurement Functions with Contract Manufacturing 
• Supports Procurement with focus on supporting Supplier Negotiation Strategies 
• Responsible for maintaining data integrity of Planning item attributes in ERP System 
• Identifies BOM discrepancies using proven methods, including cycle count discrepancy analysis, and drives resolution by collaborating with appropriate functional groups. 
• Develops Inventory Control continuous improvement efforts 
• Collects, analyzes and presents data related to key Supply Chain Objectives for products or product lines for which they are responsible
• Interacts closely with other Planning team members, to ensure alignment towards Business Goals and Objectives. 
• Follows established company guidelines, process and procedures; and ensures that proposed changes or new procedures comply with company policies. 

Education & Experience

• AS required; BS preferred. 
• Minimum or 5-8 years of experience in Materials or Production Planning 
• Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems
• APICS certification preferred 

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of Production or Materials planning, inventory control, supply management, procurement 
• Excellent work ethic and integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Oracle MRP/ERP experience
• Experience Managing Supply and Demand in a high mix MFG environment 
• Willingness to support Corporate Supply Chain objectives while focusing on local Business Unit Key Objectives
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization effectively
• Ability to collect, analyze and present data to Sr. Management
• Detail oriented, process driven
• Sense of urgency
• Customer focused, understands that Planning is a critical service function for the organization

Working Conditions

• Hybrid (3 days in office)

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift 20lbs.  

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.