Apply on Employer Site

Coherent Corp. · 2 days ago

Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $159K/yr

8+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials, and they are seeking a Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist. This role involves managing supplier risk databases, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with teams to develop risk mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations.

AerospaceIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingNavigationSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Responsible for Coherent's supplier risk databases, integrating environmental and regulatory compliance indicators (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, Prop 65)

Analyze and share insights with Global Supply Management and Operations to proactively manage supplier and regulatory risks

Conduct comprehensive supplier risk assessments, covering strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, and compliance risks

Monitor emerging regulations, sanctions and trade export/import bans (e.g., critical minerals, OECD Due Diligence, RMI/RBA, UFLPA) and execute on guidance provided by legal to assess their impact on suppliers, identifying and implementing mitigation strategies

Collaborate with purchasing teams to develop and execute short- and long-term risk mitigation and business continuity plans, especially for high-risk or sole-source suppliers

Generate risk alerts based on severity and ensure timely action across procurement functions

Contribute to the development and execution of procurement's risk management strategy, embedding compliance and predictive risk forecasting into core processes

Align risk initiatives with business planning, digital tool adoption, and resource allocation

Stay abreast of global supply chain regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices

Prepare and present executive-level reports on supplier risk, compliance performance, and mitigation efforts

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ethical sourcing across the global supply chain through quality and compliance initiatives

Conduct ongoing risk sensing, environmental scanning, and industry benchmarking to ensure proactive supplier risk management

Qualification

Risk managementSupply chain complianceAnalytical skillsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Continuous improvement methodologiesSustainability frameworksGlobal perspectiveCompliance knowledgeEffective communicationProject management

Required

Minimum 8 yr. experience in procurement or related supply chains with exposure to risk management scope

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degree

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights confidently

Effective communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders

Global perspective with experience across regions and awareness of diverse market and regulatory environments

Proven track record in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies

Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Strategic, proactive, and able to lead projects independently while managing multiple priorities

Skilled in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks

Knowledge of compliance requirements for hazardous materials and environmental legislation (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA)

Understanding of sustainability frameworks, including ESG principles, sustainable sourcing, and environmental impact assessments

Preferred

Familiarity with material categories, including electronics, machining, molding, assembling, tooling, and manufacturing processes, is advantageous

Familiarity with EU sustainability directives such as CSRD and CSDDD, and experience supporting their implementation and reporting across the supply chain