Global Planner

Corning
Charlotte, NC

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Date: Apr 26, 2024

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 63195

Corning is vital to progress - in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position:

Involves the overall planning, implementation, and optimization of all activities and support required for the delivery of products and services to our Business Partners, from materials/service acquisition through distribution. Primary areas include procurement and contracting, materials management, logistics operations, inventory planning, capacity planning, demand planning, supply intelligence, supplier management, transportation, warehousing, distribution, and network planning.

Role Summary:

  • Define Global Supply Chain strategies linked to the business strategies and regional supply chain strategies for Corning Optical Communications (COC).
  • Evaluate and recommend how to optimize the global capacity, capability, and cost opportunities within supply chains to meet customer and delivery goals.
  • Maximize scalability, and adaptability to change, including market and business needs.
  • Ensure strategic alignment to product life cycle.
  • Work collaboratively with sales, marketing and manufacturing management throughout the globe in the development of accurate demand forecasting and balanced production and inventory planning.
  • Lead decision analysis process to determine optimal manufacturing location(s) for OCS products (internal and external) and reach consensus on decision with VP Manufacturing.
  • Assist in the development of supply chain strategy and roadmap.
  • Work collaboratively with Regional and Plant resources to:
  • Mentor and support regional supply chain managers.
  • Aggregate demand information and facilitate global loading of demand with global supply.
  • Highlight global challenges and opportunities (excess capacity and capacity shortages that impact cost and delivery) and drive capacity decisions to resolution.
  • Develop and maintain global capacity models fed by regional models.
  • Drive supply chain flexibility in staffed capacity allowing production lines to ramp quickly to capture upside revenue opportunities.
  • Support Product Team 1- and 5-year plan presentations.
  • Partner with cross functional stakeholders to ensure optimal balance between customer service levels, inventory and asset utilization.
  • Leads the global S&OP process to resolve significant current/potential supply performance problems, demand bias, instability or error rates.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

  • Professional qualifications in supply chain management, operations, or engineering (BS Degree, Supply Chain degree preferable, or MBA).
  • 8 + years' experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, or SC Operations with demonstrated track record of results.
  • Mastery of supply chain strategy best practices and philosophy in optimizing operations (Capability).
  • Understanding of process flow from fiber to finished solution (Capacity).
  • Ability to align and build teams to deliver results (Influence).
  • Able to get things done by influencing resources across the globe that are not direct reports and may have conflicting regional priorities.
  • SAP knowledge or understanding.
  • Understanding of product and regional demand.
  • Financial acumen (understanding landed cost and VAT to drive decision making).
  • Ability to simplify complex situations and deal w/ ambiguity.
  • Experience in project management and superior organization skills.
  • Strong communications (particularly upward within a global organization), leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Travel:

  • Minimum 25% (Domestic and International).

The Person:

  • Ability to demonstrate a track record of influencing a variety of key stakeholders to deliver results.
  • Ability to establish direction, work across multiple work streams, create strategy, and execute.
  • A leader in impacting performance and delivery of internal service.
  • Proven leadership and change management skills.
  • Assertive with a strong results orientation.

Reporting lines:

  • Solid - to Global Supply Chain Product Planning Manager, OCS.
  • Dotted - none.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $135,540.00 - $186,368.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues' contributions.
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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].

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

Posted 2026-02-25

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