North America Transportation Program Manager

Coherent Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking an experienced logistics professional in San Francisco to lead transportation analysis and optimize supply chain movements. You will develop cost-saving recommendations, manage billing and carrier relationships, and drive improvements across shipping operations.

The role emphasizes ERP/OTM experience, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable transportation savings and reliable carrier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics and/or supply chain.
• 7+ years of work experience managing transportation for a company the size of Coherent.
• Experience in carrier or third-party management with a strong understanding of incoterms.
• Experience in contractual and negotiation management.
• Project management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation analysis with focus on business unit / supply chain requirements.
• Provide recommendations on freight cost savings and streamlining opportunities.
• Provide quarterly reports to business units that include cost savings opportunities and results.
• Develop and maintain billing systems to ensure accuracy of supplier payments / account coding.
• Resolve shipping issues and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Create and revise standard operating procedures for logistics processes.
• Manage Freight forwarders / carrier SOPs.
• Create and track transportation process documents.
• Manage the freight rate database in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
• Maintain the list of approved carriers and the routing guide; train and enforce routing guide usage.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with business units and carriers.
• Prepare shipping forecasts.
• Review and negotiate carrier contracts, including freight rates.
• Work with business units to maximize transportation savings and provide quarterly status reports.
• Guide and advise departments to optimize logistics performance.
• Take corrective action with carriers in case of service failures.
• Manage one-time rate quotes and one-time shipments to support business units.
• Monitor and develop transportation KPIs.

Skills

MS Office

Power BI

Microsoft Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics and/or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide transportation analysis with focus on business unit / supply chain requirements
• Provide recommendations on freight cost savings and streamlining opportunities
• Provide quarterly reports to business units that include cost savings opportunities and results
• Develop and maintain billing systems to ensure accuracy of supplier payments / account coding
• Resolve shipping issues and make recommendations for process improvements
• Creating and revising standard operating procedures for logistics processes
• Managing Freight forwarders / carrier SOP’s
• Creating and tracking transportation process documents
• Managing the freight rate database that is loaded into the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) tool
• Maintaining the list of approved carriers and the routing guide; training and enforcing the use of the routing guide
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with the business units and carriers
• Preparation of shipping forecasts
• Review and negotiate carrier contracts, including negotiating freight rates
• Working with business units to maximize transportation savings potential and providing quarterly status reports
• Guiding and advising departments to optimize logistics performance
• Taking corrective action with carriers in the event of service failures
• Manage one-time rate quotes and one-time shipments to support business units
• Monitor and develop transportation key performance indicators (KPIs).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics and/or supply chain
• 7+ years of work experience managing transportation for a company the size of Coherent
• Experience in carrier or other related third-party management, with a strong understanding of incoterms.
• Experience in contractual and negotiation management
• Project management skills and experience

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office skills (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.)
• Knowledge of creating process flow diagrams (Microsoft Visio)
• Knowledge of databases and Power BI is an advantage

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 [e-mail].

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!