Supply Chain & Commodity Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supplier quality, technical, and supply assurance contact for PCBA, semiconductor, electronic component, electromechanical, and other critical US supplier categories.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and technology performance on a regular basis; drive continuous improvement with clear scorecards, action owners, and closure dates.
• Conduct onsite supplier assessments to verify production output, shipment readiness, delivery commitments, inventory availability, work-in-process, yield performance, capacity, constraints, and recovery plans.
• Evaluate suppliers' future ability to deliver using capacity models, production cycle times, tool and line utilization, labor and material availability, order coverage, backlog, forecast commits, and sub-tier supplier commitments.
• Partner with Procurement and Planning to assess commodity risk, supplier readiness, lead-time trends, allocation exposure, dual-source opportunities, safety stock, and demand/supply gaps across current and future requirements.
• Validate supplier order coverage with their own suppliers and sub-tier partners, including component availability, wafer/foundry/OSAT capacity, EMS capacity, distribution coverage, constrained materials, and long-lead-time items.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance dashboards covering on-time delivery, quality escapes, yield, nonconformances, capacity, PO/forecast coverage, shortage exposure, escalations, and corrective action status.
• Collaborate with Procurement to identify, develop, qualify, and scale new US and global suppliers across PCBA, semiconductors, electronic components, mechanical/electromechanical parts, and manufacturing services.
• Lead failure analysis (FA), root cause, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and 8D activities for supplier quality issues, delivery misses, process excursions, and repeated performance gaps.
• Perform supplier audits and process assessments covering quality systems, manufacturing controls, test capability, traceability, incoming material controls, configuration management, and change control.
• Oversee supplier-driven changes, including PCN/ECN activity, product/process changes, last-time-buy risk, end-of-life exposure, tooling or site transfers, and qualification requirements.
• Provide technical and operational support to suppliers to resolve process, quality, throughput, capacity, material availability, and delivery issues.
• Lead supplier escalation and recovery plans when quality, delivery, capacity, or material risks threaten business continuity; communicate risks, mitigations, and executive-level updates.
• Support commodity strategy by providing technical, capacity, quality, and supply risk input into supplier selection, sourcing decisions, negotiation priorities, and long-term supplier development plans.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 9 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, supply line engineering, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor/component supply chain, commodity management, or related supplier development roles.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Science, or an equivalent technical discipline preferred; Bachelor's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting PCBA suppliers, EMS/contract manufacturers, semiconductor suppliers, electronic component suppliers, and US-based supplier development or localization programs.
• Demonstrated experience conducting onsite supplier audits, capacity assessments, process readiness reviews, delivery verification, order coverage reviews, and supplier recovery actions.
• Extensive experience in process development, improvement, monitoring, and problem solving at supplier sites.
• Experience working with Procurement, Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and supplier executives to resolve supply continuity, quality, delivery, and capacity constraints.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, JEDEC, and PCBA-related reliability testing; familiarity with semiconductor packaging, assembly, test, reliability, PCN, EOL, and qualification processes.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor and electronic component supply chains, including foundry, wafer fabrication, OSAT, component distribution, allocation management, long lead times, and constrained-material planning.
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies including 8D, MSA, SPC, DOE, FMEA, control plans, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Skilled in supplier capacity analysis, line and tool utilization reviews, forecast/order coverage analysis, inventory and WIP validation, supplier risk assessment, and delivery recovery planning.
• Able to translate demand forecasts, purchase order coverage, supplier commits, production constraints, and sub-tier risks into actionable supply plans and management updates.
• Well-versed in quality management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949.
• Experienced with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, JMP, ERP/MRP systems, and supplier scorecard platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; skilled in delivering clear presentations, executive updates, supplier audit reports, and comprehensive risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage complex supplier issues, and prioritize competing quality, delivery, and capacity risks.
• Strong team player in cross-functional, cross-cultural, and global team environments, with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders without direct authority.
• Flexible and able to support variable work hours to coordinate with domestic and international teams and suppliers.
• Expert in quality analysis, root cause problem-solving, project management, supplier development, and escalation management.
• Knowledge of materials analytical tools for failure analysis to identify root causes and assess corrective actions.
• Well-versed in the latest advances in PCB, PCBA attachment, semiconductor packaging, electronic component, process, and reliability technologies to assess lifecycle and supply risks.

Working Conditions

• Standard office and manufacturing environment with frequent visits to supplier facilities for onsite verification, audits, capacity reviews, and delivery readiness assessments.
• Regular domestic travel to US supplier sites is expected; occasional international travel may be required to support supplier development, escalation, audits, or sub-tier supply chain reviews.
• Flexible working hours required to coordinate with global teams, suppliers, foundries, OSATs, EMS partners, and component distributors across different time zones.
• Must be able to manage workload independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing supplier priorities and delivery risks.
• Work onsite or hybrid, with availability for supplier site visits and urgent supplier escalations as business needs require.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or during supplier site visits; capable of walking through manufacturing facilities, warehouses, labs, cleanroom-adjacent areas, and production lines, including navigating stairs and uneven surfaces; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required, such as samples, equipment, fixtures, documents, or supplier materials; visual acuity to inspect PCBA components, semiconductor and electronic components, labels, packaging, process documentation, and supplier technical records; ability to travel as needed, including long-distance flights and extended onsite supplier assessments.

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