Supply Chain Operations Analyst

LightWorks Optical Systems
  • Santa Clara, CA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities

    Data & Analytics

    • 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.

    Executive Presentation & Reporting Support

    • 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.

    Operational & Administrative Support

    • 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.

    Tools & Systems

    • 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.

    Qualifications

    • 2+ 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.

    Preferred Skills

    • Experience with supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement operations.
    • Familiarity with QBR/SBR frameworks and supplier governance models.
    • Exposure to ERP or supply chain systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, NetSuite, etc.).
    • Project coordination, PMO experience, or background in operational program management.
    • Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

    Working Conditions

    • In office, desk work

    Physical Requirements

    • Sitting, standing, walking

    Safety Requirements

    All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

    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

    Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSanta Clara, CA

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Analysisunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Category Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Data Setsunmatched
    • Data Visualization Toolsunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Environmental Management Systemsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • ISO 9000unmatched
    • ISO 9001unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Operational Auditunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Researchunmatched
    • Oracleunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Power BIunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Scorecardingunmatched
    • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Tableauunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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