Director of Strategic Supply Chain
II-VI Aerospace & DefenseSanta Clara, California, United States
Posted April 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Director of Strategic Supply Chain is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, optimizing, and executing the long-term supply chain strategy across the organization. This leader drives operational excellence, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures the supply chain is resilient, cost effective, and aligned with the companyâs growth objectives.
Requirements
- Develop and implement a multiâyear supply chain strategy that supports business goals, scalability, and market expansion.
- Lead transformation initiatives focused on digitalization, automation, and advanced analytics.
- Build a resilient supply chain framework that mitigates risk and enhances continuity.
- Oversee endâtoâend supply chain functions including procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
- Optimize global sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure reliability, innovation, and competitive advantage.
- Negotiate highâvalue contracts and longâterm agreements that support business objectives.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective action plans when needed.
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Product teams to align supply chain capabilities with organizational priorities.
- Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on supply chain trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead crossâfunctional teams through complex initiatives and change management efforts.
- Develop and track KPIs to measure supply chain performance, cost efficiency, and service levels.
- Leverage data analytics to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and improve decisionâmaking.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive career development platform
- Competitive compensation program
- Stability, longevity, and growth
