Director of Strategic Supply Chain
Coherent Corp. · Santa Clara, California, US
The Director of Strategic Supply Chain is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, optimizing, and executing the long-term supply chain strategy acr...
Job description
The Director of Strategic Supply Chain is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, optimizing, and executing the long-term supply chain strategy across the organization. This leader drives operational excellence, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures the supply chain is resilient, cost effective, and aligned with the company’s growth objectives. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands on operational expertise and thrives in a fast paced, evolving environment. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: - Develop and implement a multi‑year supply chain strategy that supports business goals, scalability, and market expansion. - Lead transformation initiatives focused on digitalization, automation, and advanced analytics. - Build a resilient supply chain framework that mitigates risk and enhances continuity. Supply Chain Operations: - Oversee end‑to‑end supply chain functions including procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management, and distribution. - Optimize global sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies....