Coherent

Senior Demand Planner

Coherent • $110K — $130K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in demand planning or related fields.
  • Experience in the manufacturing or semiconductor industries is preferred.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and demand planning tools.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; Power BI/Tableau experience is a plus.
  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a consolidated demand plan for visibility across teams.
  • Support the monthly S&OP process with demand inputs and forecast reviews.
  • Monitor and analyze forecast accuracy and planning performance metrics.
  • Identify risks and opportunities based on demand trend analysis.
  • Coordinate with Sales and Commercial teams on customer demand drivers.
  • Support capacity planning decisions with data-driven analysis.
  • Prepare executive-ready reports and demand review materials.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on professional development and skill enhancement through tools and resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

    • Maintain a consolidated demand plan and provide visibility to Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
    • Support the monthly S&OP process by preparing demand inputs, reviewing forecast changes, and highlighting risks and opportunities.
    • Monitor forecast accuracy, demand variability, backlog, and planning performance using dashboards and KPIs.
    • Analyze demand trends and identify demand risks, upside opportunities, and mitigation plans.
    • Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to understand customer demand drivers and changing business priorities.
    • Support capacity planning and product allocation decisions through data-driven demand analysis.
    • Coordinate demand changes across manufacturing sites to improve demand-to-supply alignment.
    • Prepare executive-ready reports, planning metrics, and demand review materials.
    • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, and data quality.
    • Support implementation and adoption of planning tools, dashboards, and standard planning processes.
    • Cross collaboration with functional stakeholders and suppliers across time zones.
    • Monitor key supply and capacity constraints, proactive communication of impact to site planners and stakeholders, and support development of mitigation planning.
    • Support product prioritization and allocation activities by preparing demand scenarios, analyzing trade-offs, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree: Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field required.


  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent is a plus.


Skills

  • 8-10 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, production planning, or related fields.


  • Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industry preferred.


  • Experience supporting S&OP, demand reviews, or integrated business planning processes preferred.


  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization.


  • Experience with ERP systems and planning tools.
    • Understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain planning principles.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel; Power BI/Tableau preferred.
    • Experience with ERP and demand planning systems.
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.
    • Self-motivated, collaborative, and accountable with strong follow-through.


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, 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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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