What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Buyer Planner position at Coherent Corp.?
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
- Required : Associate's degree in business administration or other relevant field (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
- Minimum or 5-8 years of experience in Materials or Production Planning
- Extensive experience with MRP / ERP systems 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 and Procurements are critical service function for the organization Working Conditions
- Office Environment Physical Requirements
- May be required to lift 25 lbs on occassion 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 talentacquisition@coherent.com .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! 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.We have an exciting opening for an experienced senior-level Buyer / Planner for our Low Power CO2 Laser Business unit at the Bloomfield, CT location. This person will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and R&D teams with a focus on supply and demand management aligning with Business Goals and Objectives.
