Supply Chain Manager at II-VI Aerospace & Defense

Job Description

The Emerging Laser Subsystems (ELS) business unit in Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain operations across its multiple sites. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing a small procurement group across sites in CO, OH, and NJ and will actively participate in all aspects of supply-chain management and procurement while the group is small and growing.

This role involves collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams on exciting and challenging product developments in the areas of high-energy lasers, gimballed assemblies, space-based optical telescopes, and active sensing.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Management of and active participation within a small team of procurement specialists
• Supplier management, including developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans and establishing long-term relationships with key suppliers to realize cost savings and favorable terms
• Development of cost-reduction strategies
• Assisting program management in oversight of vendor contract performance
  
  

Developing synergistic relationships with procurement groups in sister Aerospace & Defense business units, establishing and de-conflicting EP&T-specific processes within a common ERP system.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, STEM discipline or other relevant discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Skills

Necessary skills and experiences

• Supply chain management, including supplier sourcing and procurement
• Seasoned planner and buyer
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Staff management and team development
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Strategic sourcing, especially related to precision opto-mechanical assemblies or laser systems
• Supply cost-control
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiations
• Experience with multiple ERP systems, especially IFS, Oracle and Costpoint
• Procurement for aerospace and defensive programs
• Familiarity with operations functions other than supply chain management (e.g. quality, inventory)
  
  

Must have or able to obtain a security clearance.

Working Conditions

Job operates in a professional office environment, manufacturing floor, and in clean room facilities

Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Work in a cubicle area – must be able to work in environment where employees are on the phone / speaking causing potential distractions throughout the day.

Noise level – Usually moderate for the manufacturing floor and clean room facilities.

A hybrid remote/in-office work arrangement may be possible.

Physical Requirements

Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. 25% of the time.

Walk. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other employees accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. No more than 10 to 15 pounds.

Sedentary Work. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Visual acuity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent A&D EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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.

Coherent A&D 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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."

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.

About The Team

II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.