Materials Planner

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Material Planner – 20%

• Work with engineering to develop and maintain bills of material.
  
  

Procurement – 50%

• Obtain data needed to generate purchase requisitions, price and number of units required.
• Write purchase requisitions.
• Generate POs
• Process Goods Received when materials have arrived.
• Add new Vendors into the purchasing system when necessary.
  
  

Materials Tracking – 20%

• Follow progress of orders, tracking expected and actual delivery dates.
• Provide concise updates of project material status
• Where needed, address issues arising from the import of parts.
  
  

Data Management – 10%

• Obtain quotes and manage TEAMS folder with quotes.
• Obtain any needed data sheets/specifications and enter into Agile system.
• Obtain RoHS Certificates and enter into Agile system.
  
  

Education & Experience

• BA or BS in a business or engineering related discipline.
• Experience with working across multiple software platforms.
  
  

Skills

• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings
  
  

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 .

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'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.