Logistics Assistant

FUNCTION

End-to-End Supply Chain Coordination: Oversee the full logistics process cycle—from demand planning and procurement support to delivery—ensuring supply continuity and cost efficiency across global and domestic networks.

Carrier and Vendor Management: Select, negotiate with, and evaluate transportation vendors and freight forwarders. Manage service-level agreements (SLAs), resolve disputes, and drive performance improvements through KPIs.

Shipping Compliance & Customs Strategy: Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, customs requirements, incoterms, and tariff classifications. Liaise with regulatory bodies to streamline clearance procedures and avoid penalties.

Cost Optimization & Freight Analysis: Analyze logistics spend, assess freight rates, and implement strategies for cost reduction (e.g., mode optimization, route planning, consolidation strategies).

Logistics Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain dashboards on delivery accuracy, transit time, damage rates, etc. Use insights to guide decision-making and report to management.

Stakeholder Communication & Risk Mitigation: Serve as a central point of contact for cross-functional teams (planning, purchasing, engineering, finance). Proactively manage exceptions, disruptions, and emergency shipments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: College Graduate preferable business and or IT related course

Experience: At least 1-2 years relevant work experience in Logistics, supply chain, or import/export operations.

Special Abilities and Key Competencies:

1. Embraces the Values of I-CARE: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Enthusiasm and the Quality Policy: Fully Satisfying Customers and Continually Improving.
2. Good customer orientation. Has the ability to demonstrate genuine concern for satisfying internal and external customers.
3. Well versed in computer applications such as SAP and or Oracle System.
4. Good Interpersonal skills.
5. Open to change: Can adapt quickly.
6. Forward and conceptual thinker:  Proactive and takes prompt action to accomplish objectives.
7. Must communicate effectively in writing and verbally in the English language

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite.

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 gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.