Logistics Planner, FSL

Coherent Corp.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Sherman, TX, is seeking a senior logistics leader to manage multiple 3PL sites across the Americas and strengthen On-Time-In-Full performance.

You will own end-to-end delivery, inventory control, and 3PL SOPs, while driving continuous improvement in warehouse operations, quality compliance, and KPI reporting. Collaboration with vendors and internal teams is essential for cost, safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics, or business.
• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities in warehouse operations.
• Experience in program management, logistics, warehousing 3PL management, or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve and maintain high levels of On-Time-In-Full order fulfillment at 3rd Party locations.
• Day to day management of multiple 3PL sites (warehouses) within the Americas; ensure in-bounds, receiving, and outbound targets.
• End-to-end ownership of Americas same-day and next-day delivery.
• Inventory control including daily reconciliation and cycle counts.
• Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for Americas logistics and distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Program management

Data analysis

Communication

PMP/Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or similar

Tools

Oracle R12

Job description

Job Description

• Lead efforts to improve and maintain high levels of On-Time-In-Full order fulfillment at 3rd Party locations
• Day to day management of multiple 3PL sites (warehouses) within the Americas. Ensure 3PLs are always on target for in-bounds, receiving, and out-bound expectations
• End to end ownership of all Americas same day and next day delivery
• Inventory handling control, including daily reconciliation and cycle count activities
• Resolve day to day operational issues at all 3rd party warehouse locations
• Responsible to help build, implement, maintain and document 3PL SOP’s/SOW’s
• Lead efforts to drive continuous improvement in Warehouse Operations
• Ensure local distribution process and systems are compliant with Quality
• Establish and drive deliverables that actualize commitments in the Annual planning and Budgeting processes.
• Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for Americas logistics and distribution.
• Responsible to help build and maintain excellent partnerships with our vendors.
• Manage all aspects of the relationship of 3PL partners to deliver quality, safety, service and cost goals
• Proactively manage the 3PL KPIs against industry benchmarks and actively drive logistics performance towards best-in-class levels
• Continually evaluate 3PL partners against best practice standards

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve and maintain high levels of On-Time-In-Full order fulfillment at 3rd Party locations
• Day to day management of multiple 3PL sites (warehouses) within the Americas. Ensure 3PLs are always on target for in-bounds, receiving, and out-bound expectations
• End to end ownership of all Americas same day and next day delivery
• Inventory handling control, including daily reconciliation and cycle count activities
• Resolve day to day operational issues at all 3rd party warehouse locations
• Responsible to help build, implement, maintain and document 3PL SOP’s/SOW’s
• Lead efforts to drive continuous improvement in Warehouse Operations
• Ensure local distribution process and systems are compliant with Quality
• Establish and drive deliverables that actualize commitments in the Annual planning and Budgeting processes.
• Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for Americas logistics and distribution.
• Responsible to help build and maintain excellent partnerships with our vendors.
• Manage all aspects of the relationship of 3PL partners to deliver quality, safety, service and cost goals
• Proactively manage the 3PL KPIs against industry benchmarks and actively drive logistics performance towards best-in-class levels
• Continually evaluate 3PL partners against best practice standards

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or similar disciplines
• Excellent supervisory, communication, and organizational skills
• At least 6+ years of leadership experience in warehouse management
• Experience in supply chain management, logistics, and carrier management
• 3+ years of experience in program management, logistics, reverse logistics, warehousing 3PL management, supply chain, or transportation
• Oracle R12 knowledge a plus
• Experience with data mining and data analysis
• Practical application of program management methodology including PMP/Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen
• Experience handling changing priorities and using good judgment when working in stressful situations
• Demonstrable problem-solving, mathematic, and analytical skills using data to drive decisions in a business environment
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in effective communication of goals and strategies across multiple leadership levels of an organization
• Demonstrated experience communicating data insights to others, including use of data visualization tools

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.

Commitment

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!

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.

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