What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Buyer Planner position at Coherent?
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
Skills
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
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. :
I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm - 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.
