Coherent

Supply Chain Operations Analyst

Coherent • $90K — $120K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or business analysis.
  • Operated successfully in high-growth environments, preferably tech or manufacturing sectors.
  • Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools like Power BI.
  • Expertise in creating executive-level presentations and strategic narratives.
  • Exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
  • Experience supporting senior executives and leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of multitasking across strategic and tactical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth analyses of procurement and supply chain metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs for executive decision-making.
  • Collaborate with category managers and finance to develop data-driven insights for business reviews.
  • Create high-impact executive presentations and operational reviews.
  • Translate complex data into compelling narratives for executive influence.
  • Ensure consistency and quality across all executive-facing reports.
  • Serve as an operational support for the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to prioritize initiatives and streamline workflows.
  • Manage logistics for cross-functional meetings and strategic offsites.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with strong cross-departmental relationships.
  • Exposure to high-level decision-making processes and executive leadership.
  • Participation in strategic initiatives that influence company direction.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Data & Analytics
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses across procurement, supply chain operations, supplier performance, and cost-to-serve metrics to surface trends, risks, and strategic opportunities.
  • Build, automate, and maintain advanced dashboards, scorecards, and KPI frameworks that support executive decision-making and long-range planning.
  • Partner with category managers, sourcing leads, and finance to develop data-driven insights for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs), and executive leadership forums.
  • Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting accuracy, and analytical rigor across the supply chain organization.

Executive Presentation & Reporting Support
  • Own the creation of high-impact executive presentations, including QBR/SBR materials, strategic updates, board-level content, and operational reviews.
  • Translate complex datasets into compelling narratives that influence decisions at the VP and C-suite level.
  • Ensure alignment, consistency, and quality across all reporting artifacts, acting as a gatekeeper for executive-facing materials.
  • Support the CPO in preparing strategic briefings, talking points, and insights for internal and external engagements.

Operational & Administrative Support
  • Serve as an operational right hand to the CPO, helping prioritize initiatives, streamline workflows, and ensure organizational alignment.
  • Lead planning and execution for cross-functional meetings, supplier summits, workshops, and strategic offsites-including agenda design, content development, and logistics.
  • Manage complex calendars, stakeholder coordination, and high-visibility engagements with precision and discretion.
  • Support ad-hoc strategic projects, research initiatives, and operational problem-solving across the supply chain organization.

Tools & Systems
  • Leverage Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools to enhance team efficiency and reporting quality.
  • Maintain and continuously improve shared resources, templates, and documentation repositories.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that streamline reporting cycles, increase transparency, and elevate operational performance.
  • Partner with IT, data teams, and system owners to enhance analytics capabilities and optimize ERP or procurement system workflows.

Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, business analysis, or a related analytical field.
  • Proven ability to operate in a high-growth, high-expectation environment, ideally within tech, manufacturing, or complex global supply chains.
  • Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), and KPI development.
  • Demonstrated excellence in building polished, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
  • Experience supporting senior executives or leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and flexing across strategic and tactical responsibilities.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement operations.
  • Familiarity with QBR/SBR frameworks and supplier governance models.
  • Exposure to ERP or supply chain systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, NetSuite, etc.).
  • Project coordination, PMO experience, or background in operational program management.
  • Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Working Conditions
  • In office, desk work

Physical Requirements
  • Sitting, standing, walking

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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