NPI Buyer

Job Title

NPI Material Planner

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Work closely with R&D teams across multiple sites (e.g., Shanghai and Milmont) to strengthen communication, deliver fast responses, and accelerate NPI turnaround times

Process and release purchase orders accurately and on schedule, verifying all details to prevent delays.

Manage NPI material shipments and monitor supplier on‑time delivery (OTD) closely, proactively addressing supply risks and escalating critical issues.

Regularly release NPI material forecasts to suppliers and/ or contract manufacturers to secure capacity, confirm BoM materials readiness, and mitigate supply risks.

Resolve potential materials shortages impacting NPI order schedules by checking alternatives, adjusting priorities, and escalating issues to management in a timely manner.

Support commodity management to conduct supplier business reviews (SBRs) and to drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives.

Optimize NPI material inventory by clearing RTV items promptly and rescheduling purchase orders to align with project timelines.

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Superior or Manager when required.

Qualification & Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above; engineering background preferred.

2 to 5 years of working experience in NPI material purchasing or planning.

Familiar with the optical industry, with knowledge in one or more of the following areas: CoC, PCB/PCBA, IC, optical components, or mechanical components.

Target‑oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and proven problem‑solving ability.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and act quickly under time‑sensitive conditions.

Highly motivated self‑starter with strong dedication to teamwork.

Experience with Oracle and Agile systems.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – 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! 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.

About the Team

Finisar Shenzhen Inc. is a subsidiary of Coherent Group, a NYSE-listed company in the United States. The company was established on October 15th, 2014, with its registered address located in Longgang Tian'an Cyber Park, Huang Ge Road, Center City, Longgang District, Shenzhen. The business scope includes: research and development of optical communication products, fiber optic components, fiber optic isolators, optical crystals, broadband light sources, filters, adjustable dispersion compensators, transceivers/transformers, active cables, optical switches, active optical cables, ROADM line cards, optical testing equipment, RF fiber optic transmission, amplifiers, and active and passive components, providing management and technical consulting services; And engage in the wholesale, import and export, and related supporting businesses of the above-mentioned goods (excluding goods under state-owned trade management, goods subject to quota, license management, and other special regulations shall be applied for in accordance with relevant national regulations). Coherent Group is dedicated to research, development, production, and sales of fiber optic communication products, projection and display optical core components, laser devices, precision optics and optoelectronic crystal materials, optoelectronic integration modules, and consumer optoelectronic products. Finisar Shenzhen Inc. provides a series of procurement and supply chain services to Coherent Group.

Job Info

Job Identification 2012343

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 2~5/F, Building D, Shenzhen, Guangdong, CN (On-site)