Director of Strategic Supply Chain

The Director of Strategic Supply Chain is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping optimizing and executing the long-term supply chain strategy across the organization. This leader drives operational excellence strengthens supplier partnerships and ensures the supply chain is resilient cost effective and aligned with the companys growth objectives. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands on operational expertise and thrives in a fast paced evolving environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a multiyear supply chain strategy that supports business goals scalability and market expansion.
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on digitalization automation and advanced analytics.
• Build a resilient supply chain framework that mitigates risk and enhances continuity.

Supply Chain Operations

• Oversee endtoend supply chain functions including procurement planning logistics inventory management and distribution.
• Optimize global sourcing strategies to improve cost quality and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure reliability innovation and competitive advantage.
• Negotiate highvalue contracts and longterm agreements that support business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective action plans when needed.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance Operations Manufacturing Sales and Product teams to align supply chain capabilities with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on supply chain trends risks and opportunities.
• Lead crossfunctional teams through complex initiatives and change management efforts.

Data & Performance Management

• Develop and track KPIs to measure supply chain performance cost efficiency and service levels.
• Leverage data analytics to forecast demand optimize inventory and improve decisionmaking.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory quality and sustainability standards.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain leadership roles ideally in a global or multisite environment.
• Proven success in strategic planning supplier negotiations and operational optimization.
• Strong analytical financial and problemsolving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems supply chain planning tools and digital transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholdermanagement abilities.

What Success Looks Like

• A supply chain that is agile costefficient and scalable.
• Strong supplier partnerships that drive innovation and reliability.
• Improved forecasting accuracy reduced lead times and optimized inventory levels.
• A culture of continuous improvement and crossfunctional alignment.

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.