Planner / Buyer

Job Title

Buyer/Purchasing and Production Planning

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage processes related to the purchase of equipment, supplies, raw materials, and services for assigned suppliers, categories and manufacturing site.
• Participate in developing and monitoring performance against the annual operating budget.
• Proactively manage vendors to address on-time delivery, expedite/de-expedite deliveries as necessary
• Coordinate formal and informal bids, request for quote/qualification (RFQ'S), Request for proposals (RFP'S); ensures all applicable legal and contractual provisions are met; manage and participate in solicitation, evaluation and award of bids; perform or assist others in the performance of price/cost analysis; negotiate contract provisions; prepare specifications as required.
• Leader in cost reduction activity and report them to the supply chain manager on a consistent basis.
• Maintains the MRP system's integrity, monitoring indicators, reporting on and ensuring the smooth flow of purchasing transactions (from PO entry, expediting, tracking multi-party component assemblies, assist in part number creation, etc.)
• Create consigned vendor managed inventory (CVMI) or vendor managed inventory (VMI) agreements and maintain proper inventory levels to the benefit of the operation's performance.
• Determine appropriate contracts for various types of procurement needs; review requisitions/purchase orders and related documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with department and company procedures and requirements; review invoices and other documentation for accuracy and compliance; resolve disputed invoices.
• Have an in-depth understanding of commodities purchased and industry leaders that provide said commodities. Interface with internal customers, work with peer groups and support the purchasing team.
• Participate and or lead cross functional teams to meet department goals and objectives. Must be the commercial expert in all team activities.
• Production Planning:
• Responsible for generating and releasing work orders and maintaining production schedules in the MRP system
• Support production planning activities including schedule updates, tracking WIP progress throughout production, material tracking, and inventory monitoring
• Review and maintain BOM accuracy and support implementation of engineering changes (ECOs)
• Monitor production status, material availability, and assist in resolving shortages
• Generate and maintain planning, inventory, and production reports
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and customer service to support production flow
• Monitor manufacturing yields, Lead Time, Safety stock, Shrink %, and Work Order Variance
• Review production status and capacity issues with manufacturing supervisor
• Update on time deliveries, misses, reasons

Education & Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Working understanding of MRP systems, bill of materials (BOM), Accounting, production control, receiving and inventory along with some database management skills will support the requirements of this job.
• Understand Purchasing's role in the ERP/MRP (Oracle preferred) environment along with ability to interface with manufacturing data base systems (Agile)
• Strong customer service skills are required to be able to interface with internal customers as well as outside suppliers. Must be able to effectively communicate between operations personnel and upper management.
• Must have strong time management skills; Self-motivation is required for timely completion of projects and duties.
• Working knowledge of the procurement and supplier management processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to support internal customer's and external supplier relationships. Conflict resolution and team development in a dynamic environment requiring the ability to work with and influence others.
• Must be willing to get involved, ask questions, obtain support from and give to others.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and balance multiple competing tasks

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment and climate-controlled manufacturing facilities.
• Weekend availability may be required

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.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2012863
• Posting Date 07/01/2026, 01:08 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 7 Airport Park Road East, East Granby, CT, 06026, US
• Pay Scale 90,000 - 127,000 Annually