Job DescriptionPrimary Duties & Responsibilities- Support the PLM Director in managing P&L and overall financial performance
- Track revenue and gross margin for the business
- Monitor sales activity and order backlog
- Assist with annual budgeting and 5-year planning
- Track monthly internal and external shipping results
- Help prepare business cases for R&D and CapEx investments
- Partner with sales and product marketing teams worldwide to track design-in opportunities
- Support sales in developing customer engagement plans and coordinating sample shipments
- Review customer requirements and work with the PLM Director to develop winning proposals - specs and pricing
- Support internal customers by tracking and updating in-feed development schedules
- Maintain product part numbers and datasheets
- Manage Product Change Notification (PCN) to the customers
- Assist in defining and driving product strategy
- Monitor the competitive landscape
- Prepare exhibition samples for industry shows and conferences
Education & Experience- Education Level Required: Bachelor's degree
- Majors: Engineering or Business
- Experience with data analysis and AI tools is a plus
- Familiarity with core business concepts - P&L, gross margin, cost and pricing, business case development, and CapEx budgeting
Skills- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural, global team environment
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Working ConditionsThis role will be based on-site in Fremont. Typical of a climate-controlled, professional office environment, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Requirements- Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or in 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.
Safety RequirementsAll employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental ResponsibilitiesDepending 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.
