Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Purchasing
- Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company
- Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP / ERP system
- Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
- Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.
- Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed.
- Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc.
- Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers.
- Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission.
- Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary.
- Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems.
- Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership
Planning
Review and plan all new sales order demand within designated MRP. Responsible for entering accurate delivery dates on sales orders.Maintains current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning requirements.Responsible for high level plan within capacity and load parameters set by operations.Ensure completed work orders are technically completed in a timely manner and work order aging is limited to 3 months.Utilize Oracle / SAP for planning production requirements, component availability andReporting, Analysis and Production Control
Utilize SAP to report / track purchasing and production metrics : capacity, loading, backlog, lates and OTD.Work with departmental management to utilize SAP for Capacity Planning and LoadComputerized Record & Technical Database
Responsible for maintenance of SAP purchasing and receiving system to include new vendor entry, consumable and raw material part entry and part cost entry.Responsible for testing and upgrading purchasing system with new releases of SAP.Updates procedures as required.Education & Experience
Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.Minimum 5 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, purchasing, shipping or materials management functionExperience with problem analysis and resolutionExperience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, ERP / MRP systems)Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong analytical, planning and organizational skills.Effective negotiating skills, ability to negotiate contractsAdvanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite productsAbility to handle diverse, detailed tasksAbility to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes, customer service demands, accounting principles, product design and ERP systems requirementsSet a high standard of ethics, professionalism and competencyCulture 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.
About Us
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 is an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.
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