This position will play a key supporting role in the growth and improved profitability of Coherent Corp Datacenter & Communications BU. This position would involve significant external (customers, suppliers, contract manufacturers, industry experts) and internal (R& D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal) interactions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Support Management of P& L and Financial Performance

• Support revenue and gross margin for the business
• Monitor sales and backlogs
• Review financial and shipping results and monitor monthly taking action as required
• Initiate, drive and monitor costs reduction activities
• Support business case preparations of R& D investments and CapEx investments.
• Support 5 Year Planning process with forward looking input and plans to achieve number one market share and industry profits

Support Design Wins and Ongoing Business/Market Share

• Work with sales channels/distributors and product marketing worldwide to bring in identified design-in opportunities into the BU
• Support strong business/technical relationships at customers

Sales Support

• Review customer requirements and work with Sales/marketing/R& D/Ops teams on winning proposals - specs & pricing
• Support gathering customer product requirements
• Monitor the competitive landscape and performance/announcements of our key competitors

Product Life Cycle Management

• Work with Product Development teams to ensure new products are executing on schedule and on budget with improvements in cycle time
• Support business case creation for new development projects.
• Monitor progress of R& D projects and metrics

Operations Support

• Assist with forecasting and tracking material planning.
• Drive on-going cost-reduction activities
• Support creation of business case's for capital expansion

Marketing Support

• Assist in defining and driving product strategy
• Monitor competitive landscape
• Develop salesware and support marketing by preparing product launch collateral
• Lead creation of datasheets

Education & Experience

• BA or BS in Engineering required. MBA or MS/PhD in Engineering preferred
• Understanding of high speed optical transceivers and related technology preferred
• Familiarity with hyper scale and switch/ASIC vendor ecosystems.
• The ideal candidate demonstrates potential for ownership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership, and driving product vision / roadmap

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of financial instruments: P& L, balance sheet, income statement preferred
• Ability to easily and successfully work with employees and customers in a multi-cultural, global team environment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complex issues involving external and internal priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency

Working Conditions

• Working conditions typical of a climate controlled and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, etc.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

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 .

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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: This position will play a key supporting role in the growth and improved profitability of Coherent Corp Datacenter & Communications BU. This position would involve significant external (customers, suppliers, contract manufacturers, industry experts) and internal (R& D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal) interactions.