Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Specialist at Coherent Corp. managing supplier risk databases and analyzing regulatory compliance indicators with team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Responsible for Coherent's supplier risk databases, integrating environmental and regulatory compliance indicators (e.g., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, Prop 65).
Analyze and share insights with Global Supply Management and Operations to proactively manage supplier and regulatory risks.
Monitor emerging regulations, sanctions and trade export/import bans (e.g., critical minerals, OECD Due Diligence, RMI/RBA, UFLPA) and execute on guidance provided by legal to assess their impact on suppliers, identifying and implementing mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with purchasing teams to develop and execute short- and long-term risk mitigation and business continuity plans, especially for high-risk or sole-source suppliers.
Generate risk alerts based on severity and ensure timely action across procurement functions.
Contribute to the development and execution of procurement's risk management strategy, embedding compliance and predictive risk forecasting into core processes.
Align risk initiatives with business planning, digital tool adoption, and resource allocation.
Stay abreast of global supply chain regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
Prepare and present executive-level reports on supplier risk, compliance performance, and mitigation efforts.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ethical sourcing across the global supply chain through quality and compliance initiatives.
Conduct ongoing risk sensing, environmental scanning, and industry benchmarking to ensure proactive supplier risk management.
Requirements
Minimum 8 yr. experience in procurement or related supply chains with exposure to risk management scope
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degree.
Familiarity with material categories, including electronics, machining, molding, assembling, tooling, and manufacturing processes, is advantageous.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present insights confidently.
Effective communicator with experience engaging executive-level stakeholders.
Global perspective with experience across regions and awareness of diverse market and regulatory environments.
Proven track record in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.
Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Strategic, proactive, and able to lead projects independently while managing multiple priorities.
Skilled in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
Knowledge of compliance requirements for hazardous materials and environmental legislation (e.g., REACH, RoHS, TSCA).
Understanding of sustainability frameworks, including ESG principles, sustainable sourcing, and environmental impact assessments.
Familiarity with EU sustainability directives such as CSRD and CSDDD, and experience supporting their implementation and reporting across the supply chain.
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