Sr Business Process Systems Analyst, Supply Planning

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States; Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Process Governance & Standardization: Own and document global supply planning standard operating procedures (SOPs)—including master data governance, supply planning, capacity planning, replenishment planning and inventory optimization rules.
• Workflow Analysis & Optimization: Map as-is supply planning processes, identify regional bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement methodologies.
• CoE Enablement & Deployment: Help lead the global rollout of supply planning technologies (e.g., Oracle Cloud or equivalent), developing training materials and driving user adoption across sites.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with demand planning, manufacturing, finance, and IT to resolve process gaps and facilitate scenario-based decision-making during supply constraints.
• Performance & Analytics: Help define, monitor, and report global key performance indicators (KPIs) such as supply risks, inventory turns, and capacity utilization via control tower dashboards.
• Project Contribution: Participate and lead in project to implement Oracle Cloud SCP across the company.

 

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years of total experience, with a minimum of 3-4 years specializing in supply chain planning and business process analysis within a High-Tec manufacturing environment involving discrete and/or process manufacturing.
• Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on experience in Oracle Supply Planning Cloud is a must for this role, including time spent driving the system architecture for an implementation
  • Proficiency in process mapping tools and advanced data analytics (Excel, Power BI, SQL).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization.

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.

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. Its 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.


You will drive supply chain maturity, process standardization, and digital tool adoption across our global manufacturing and regional networks. You act as the bridge between regional supply planners/analysts, IT, and global leadership to design to-be workflows, monitor compliance, and support Planning excellence. You will have a deep knowledge of Advanced Planning Systems and will be driving system architecture solutions in alignment with future business processes.