IT Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Requisition Number: 72503

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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Manager specializing in Supply Chain Planning to lead and optimize our supply chain planning systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have strong domain knowledge in supply chain planning, hands-on experience implementing advanced planning tools (such as Kinaxis RapidResponse or SAP Integrated Business Planning [IBP]), and a proven ability to collaborate with production planners, demand planners, and global planners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimization of advanced planning tools such as Kinaxis RapidResponse or SAP IBP.
• Ensure alignment between supply chain planning systems and business requirements.
• Monitor industry and IT trends in the area to assist Enterprise Architects and Global Product Owners in the strategic planning of toolchains and collaboratively maintain roadmaps.
• Advocate for standardization and actively engaging stakeholders in requirement gathering discussions, as well as guiding IT team members throughout.
• Design and implement streamlined supply chain planning processes to improve forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Report to the IT Supply chain Global service owner to report out on Planning roadmaps, project initiatives and progress, and value addition activities.
• Oversee data integration from various sources into planning tools to enable accurate and efficient decision-making.
• Monitor key supply chain metrics and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning) for improved planning accuracy and efficiency.

Experiences/Education - Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, IT project management, or related roles.
• Proficiency in utilizing Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, particularly TOGAF
• Deep understanding of supply chain planning principles, including demand planning, production planning, supply network planning, and inventory optimization.
• Familiarity with global supply chain processes and challenges.
• Proven experience implementing and managing advanced planning tools such as Kinaxis RapidResponse or SAP IBP.
• Hands-on experience with system configuration, data modeling, and integration with ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC or S/4HANA).

Experience/ Education Desired:

• Master’s Degree in relevant area preferred.
• Certifications in Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP IBP, or other relevant tools are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for custom solutions and integrations is a plus.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results and driving innovation.
• Knowledge of S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning) processes.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data visualization techniques.
• Interest in the opportunity to advance into a team leadership role.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $147,634.00 - $202,998.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .