Demand Manager Planner

Coherent is seeking a Demand Manager / Planner within the Semiconductor Devices Business Group to lead demand planning and demand management activities that improve visibility coordination and responsiveness across the supply chain. This role is expected to enhance demand transparency enable better allocation of manufacturing and fab capacity and support faster response to evolving customer needs.

The role requires extensive knowledge of demand planning fab and production planning and capacity alignment within a manufacturing environment. Operating in a complex global organization the Demand Manager / Planner partners closely with Sales Operations Supply Chain Finance and Manufacturing teams to translate demand signals into executable production and capacity plans. Success in this role will be demonstrated by improved forecast accuracy stronger demand-to-capacity alignment and improved customer fulfillment performance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning and demand management activities for the Semiconductor Devices Business Group.
• Develop maintain and continuously improve demand forecasts using historical data market intelligence and customer inputs.
• Serve as the focal point for demand visibility and coordination across Sales Operations Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional demand review processes to align forecasts with capacity supply and business priorities.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy demand signal quality and planning processes.
• Support capacity planning and allocation decisions through clear data-driven demand insights.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to understand customer demand drivers market trends and changes in customer requirements.
• Identify demand risks and opportunities; proactively communicate impacts and mitigation options to stakeholders.
• Enable faster response to customer needs by improving demand-to-supply alignment and planning cycle effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain demand planning metrics dashboards and reporting for leadership review.
• Promote best practices in demand planning and contribute to continuous improvement of planning capabilities tools and processes.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Operations or a related field required
• Masters degree or advanced supply chain certification preferred

Experience

• 1012 years of relevant experience in demand planning supply chain planning or related disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 57 years of managerial and/or leadership experience with responsibility for planning coordination and team or functional leadership
• Demonstrated experience applying advanced demand planning and fab/production planning concepts within a manufacturing or technology environment; semiconductor industry experience preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of demand planning fab and production planning and capacity management in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning S&OP / IBP processes and demand-to-supply integration
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Experience with ERP systems and demand planning tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage complexity ambiguity and changing priorities
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• APICS / ASCM certifications (CPIM CSCP or similar) preferred
• Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers vendors contractors etc.

Working Conditions

• Office or hybrid work environment
• Collaboration with global teams may require flexible working hours
• Occasional travel may be required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings presentations and virtual environments
• Ability to lift and carry light materials as required

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.