Supply Chain Operations Analyst

Coherent Corp.

Supply Chain Operations Analyst at Coherent supporting executive decision-making and analytics within supply chain operations. Conducting deep-dive analyses and creating executive presentations for strategic initiatives.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,740 - $159,010 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct deep‑dive analyses across procurement, supply chain operations, supplier performance, and cost‑to‑serve metrics to surface trends, risks, and strategic opportunities.
Build, automate, and maintain advanced dashboards, scorecards, and KPI frameworks that support executive decision‑making and long‑range planning.
Partner with category managers, sourcing leads, and finance to develop data‑driven insights for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs), and executive leadership forums.
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting accuracy, and analytical rigor across the supply chain organization.
Own the creation of high‑impact executive presentations, including QBR/SBR materials, strategic updates, board‑level content, and operational reviews.
Translate complex datasets into compelling narratives that influence decisions at the VP and C‑suite level.
Ensure alignment, consistency, and quality across all reporting artifacts, acting as a gatekeeper for executive‑facing materials.
Support the CPO in preparing strategic briefings, talking points, and insights for internal and external engagements.
Serve as an operational right hand to the CPO, helping prioritize initiatives, streamline workflows, and ensure organizational alignment.
Lead planning and execution for cross‑functional meetings, supplier summits, workshops, and strategic offsites—including agenda design, content development, and logistics.
Manage complex calendars, stakeholder coordination, and high‑visibility engagements with precision and discretion.
Support ad‑hoc strategic projects, research initiatives, and operational problem‑solving across the supply chain organization.
Leverage Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools to enhance team efficiency and reporting quality.
Maintain and continuously improve shared resources, templates, and documentation repositories.
Identify and implement process improvements that streamline reporting cycles, increase transparency, and elevate operational performance.
Partner with IT, data teams, and system owners to enhance analytics capabilities and optimize ERP or procurement system workflows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, operations, business analysis, or a related analytical field.
Proven ability to operate in a high-growth, high-expectation environment, ideally within tech, manufacturing, or complex global supply chains.
Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), and KPI development.
Demonstrated excellence in building polished, executive-ready presentations and strategic narratives.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
Experience supporting senior executives or leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and flexing across strategic and tactical responsibilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisKPI developmentdata visualizationadvanced Excelprocess improvementreporting accuracyanalytical rigorstrategic planningexecutive presentationsnarrative development

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementjudgmentprofessionalismability to handle sensitive informationflexibilityprioritizationproblem-solvingnavigating ambiguity