Supply Chain (Buyer/Planner/Warehouse)_Penang

1.Buyer

Role focus: Ensure materials and services are purchased on time, at the right cost, and in line with quality and business requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders based on material requirements and approved suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and shortages.
• Monitor material availability and escalate risks that may affect production.
• Support supplier selection, price negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Resolve invoice, purchase order, and delivery discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.

Typical requirements: Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and ERP system knowledge are advantages.

2. Planner

Role focus: Coordinate production and material plans to support customer demand and on-time delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Review customer demand, forecasts, and production requirements.
• Prepare and maintain production or material plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Buyers, Warehouse, and Customer Service to resolve supply and capacity constraints.
• Monitor inventory, work in progress, and order status.
• Identify potential shortages, schedule changes, and delivery risks, and communicate them to relevant teams.
• Maintain planning data and prepare reports on schedule performance and material availability.

Typical requirements: Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Planning experience in manufacturing and familiarity with ERP or planning systems are advantages.

3. Warehouse

Role focus: Ensure materials and finished goods are received, stored, handled, and issued accurately and safely.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming materials.
• Pick and issue materials to production according to required schedules.
• Prepare finished goods for shipment and support dispatch activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and participate in stock counts.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Follow warehouse safety, housekeeping, and material-handling procedures.
• Coordinate with Buyers, Planners, Production, and Shipping teams to support material flow.

Typical requirements: Certificate, Diploma, or relevant experience in Warehousing, Logistics, or Supply Chain. Experience with inventory systems, ERP transactions, and material handling is an advantage.

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