NPI Buyer

Job Title
NPI Material Planner
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Work closely with R&D teams across multiple sites (e.g., Shanghai and Milmont) to strengthen communication, deliver fast responses, and accelerate NPI turnaround times
Process and release purchase orders accurately and on schedule, verifying all details to prevent delays.
Manage NPI material shipments and monitor suppli
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er on?time delivery (OTD) closely, proactively addressing supply risks and escalating critical issues.
Regularly release NPI material forecasts to suppliers and/ or contract manufacturers to secure capacity, confirm BoM materials readiness, and mitigate supply risks.
Resolve potential materials shortages impacting NPI order schedules by checking alternatives, adjusting priorities, and escalating issues to management in a timely manner.
Support commodity management to conduct supplier business reviews (SBRs) and to drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives.
Optimize NPI material inventory by clearing RTV items promptly and rescheduling purchase orders to align with project timelines.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Superior or Manager when required.
Qualification & Requirements
Bachelor's degree or above; engineering background preferred.
2 to 5 years of working experience in NPI material purchasing or planning.
Familiar with the optical industry, with knowledge in one or more of the following areas: CoC, PCB/PCBA, IC, optical components, or mechanical components.
Target?oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and proven problem?solving ability.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and act quickly under time?sensitive conditions.
Highly motivated self?starter with strong dedication to teamwork.
Experience with Oracle and Agile systems.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools
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
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.
About the Team
Finisar Shenzhen Inc. is a subsidiary of Coherent Group, a NYSE-listed company in the United States. The company was established on October 15th, 2014, with its registered address located in Longgang Tian'an Cyber Park, Huang Ge Road, Center City, Longgang District, Shenzhen. The business scope includes: research and development of optical communication products, fiber optic components, fiber optic isolators, optical crystals, broadband light sources, filters, adjustable dispersion compensators, transceivers/transformers, active cables, optical switches, active optical cables, ROADM line cards, optical testing equipment, RF fiber optic transmission, amplifiers, and active and passive components, providing management and technical consulting services; And engage in the wholesale, import and export, and related supporting businesses of the above-mentioned goods (e

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