Job Description

Requirements :

\xc2\xb7 BS/BA or equivalent degree preferably in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Procurement.

\xc2\xb7 Total of 5 or more years of progressive responsibility for commodity management and manufacturing standards in a multifaceted, high precision high volume, complex product mix manufacturing environment utilizing modern manufacturing systems software and techniques.

\xc2\xb7 Professional Certifications: Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and ISM knowledge required, certifications preferred

\xc2\xb7 Ability to read blueprints and specifications on drawings is required.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with global commodity management activities, procurement and purchasing in a global economy level.

\xc2\xb7 Experience in manufacturing systems, BOM, MRP scheduling/planning techniques, with strong knowledge of demand planning is required.

\xc2\xb7 Oracle and SAP working knowledge desired.

\xc2\xb7 Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills including SPC.

\xc2\xb7 Material requirements planning and distribution requirements.

\xc2\xb7 Experience in determining both high precision machine and high craft, workforce capacities.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent written/verbal English skills

Responsibilities :

\xc2\xb7 To manage the global activities for different commodities in the machined components category worldwide for Coherent Corporation and to assess and develop suppliers to generate the most value for the organization.

\xc2\xb7 Develop knowledge and understanding of NPI projects, R&D projects, component mix requirements, special engineering info, tooling requirements and fabrication requirements for machined components worldwide.

\xc2\xb7 Develop, refine and continuously improve the supplier base for a specific commodity to ensure highest levels of customer service consistent with sound inventory policies while working to control costs for purchased components sourced from third party suppliers.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain ASL for commodity suppliers, help maintain proper supplier segmentation for machined components, maintain preferred supplier tree for machined components categories \xe2\x80\x93 CNC, Die casting, Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, etc.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure proper monitoring of supplier database, accuracy of GEP spend data and supplier taxonomy, maintain a minimum required number of suppliers in the ASL and continue to aggregate and reduce the supplier base to minimum number of suppliers required for the commodity.

\xc2\xb7 Responsible for accurate and timely communication, reporting and analysis for the commodity management process.

\xc2\xb7 Devises ways and means to maximize commodity buying efficiency and minimize supply risk.

\xc2\xb7 Helps develop and manage pricing strategies and cost savings initiatives.

\xc2\xb7 Initiates contracts (MSA) and facilitates supplier qualification/disqualification and pricing negotiations.

\xc2\xb7 Holds required SBR with top spend suppliers yearly or more often and continues to search globally for best value suppliers for Coherent Corporation.

\xc2\xb7 Familiar with the use of GEP database, Oracle, SAP, and Laser Fiche as needed.

Coherent Malaysia Sdn Bhd