Director, Supply Chain Program Management – Contract Manufacturing

Coherent Corp.

. Develop and execute the operational roadmap for Southeast Asia contract manufacturing partners .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeSherman • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $175,508 - $242,865 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, integrated planning, and operational excellence, with a focus on leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives in contract manufacturing environments. Proficient in developing and executing manufacturing strategies, capacity planning, and performance improvement in highly regulated industries.

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SIOP LeadershipIntegrated PlanningCapacity PlanningStakeholder ManagementManufacturing Transfers

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementDemand PlanningInventory StrategyOperational ReadinessKPI DevelopmentMaster SchedulingScenario PlanningProgram ManagementBusiness Continuity PlanningQuality Management

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipProblem SolvingTeam DevelopmentChange Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPKinaxis RapidResponsePower BIDashboarding ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAPICS

Industry Keywords

Contract ManufacturingPhotonicsSemiconductorsAerospace & DefenseElectronics ManufacturingEHS StandardsISOAS9100Highly Regulated Industries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the operational roadmap for Southeast Asia contract manufacturing partners
Lead strategic planning for future demand, capacity, quality, and delivery requirements
Translate growth forecasts into executable manufacturing strategies
Build governance models for contract manufacturer performance and operational maturity
Own integrated planning connecting demand, supply availability, manufacturing capacity, inventory, financial objectives, and delivery commitments
Lead executive SIOP reviews and cross-functional decisions on capacity, supply risks, inventory, and production priorities
Drive scenario planning and develop capacity and resource planning models
Lead manufacturing transfers, factory ramp-ups, capacity expansions, and business continuity programs
Coordinate operational readiness across supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, procurement, and finance
Support new product introductions and technology transfers into contract manufacturing environments
Establish KPI-driven systems for delivery, inventory, schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and operational readiness
Improve planning processes, MRP health, master scheduling, and supply-demand balancing
Implement dashboarding and reporting tools
Lead supply chain resiliency, responsiveness, and scalability initiatives
Serve as executive liaison for strategic contract manufacturing partners in Southeast Asia
Conduct business reviews focused on performance, growth readiness, continuous improvement, and risk management
Drive accountability across internal teams and external partners
Resolve operational constraints affecting customer delivery or factory performance
Build and develop a program management and planning organization
Lead organizational change initiatives supporting growth and transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, integrated planning, manufacturing operations, or program management
Deep experience leading SIOP, IBP, demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory strategy processes
Proven success supporting manufacturing transfers, factory expansions, production ramp-ups, or site transitions
Experience working with global contract manufacturers and outsourced manufacturing operations
Ability to lead large cross-functional programs across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Quality
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience leading global teams across multiple regions and cultures
Frequent international travel
Must follow site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards
Preferred: MBA or advanced technical degree
Preferred: Experience within photonics, semiconductors, aerospace & defense, electronics manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries
Preferred: Experience with SAP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, Power BI, or similar planning and analytics platforms
Preferred: Experience in AS9100, ISO, or highly controlled manufacturing environments
Preferred: PMP, APICS, or equivalent certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation program
Career development platform
Stability, longevity and growth opportunities
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment
Disability accommodation support