Production Planner II

Production Planner II **Date:** Dec 9, 2025 **Location:** Winston-Salem, NC, US, 27107 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 71980 **The company built on breakthroughs. ​ ** **Join us.​ ** Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.  ​  How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  ​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   ​Come break through with us.  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. **Role Purpose** Involves the overall planning, implementation and optimization of activities and support required for the delivery of products and services to our business partners, from materials/service acquisition through shipment _._ Primary areas of responsibility include: scheduling, releasing to operations and pegging to shipments, supply chain related project work, and data analysis. **Key Responsibilities** + Schedule production efficiently and cost-effective manner, based on equipment, labor and material availability to achieve operational objectives. Activities may include: + Dating sales orders + Releasing production orders to operations + Managing fiber inventory and coloring plans + Assigning fiber + Assigning finished goods to sales orders + Review production processes and coordinate with other planners / schedulers. + Participate on teams focused on process improvements, including material flow, cycle times. + Participate on teams focused on improvement to MRP system, processes and data. + Provide inputs and maintains planning and scheduling metrics. + Routinely report to management on status and performance for assigned products. + Manage the master production schedule to drive materials for customer requirements and optimizing required production fluctuation and inventory levels. + Establishes planning strategies to maximize the optimal MRP environment for assigned product sets. + Coordinates demand recognition for new products in MRP for both new product introduction and product transfers between plants. + Continually improve plant capacity analysis model and tools that calculate and report capacity consumption for all product lines both in manufacturing units (ckm, tkm, cckm) and hours. + Engages in materials coordination and capacity facilitation with plant procurement. + Analyze internal and external processes (benchmarking) to maximize efficiency of function and systems. + Measure and compare actual production results against the production plan and forecast. + Lead new system implementation projects and initiatives within Planning and Procurement. + Use strong system skills and business knowledge to examine the effectiveness of manufacturing and support activities and to communicate conclusions. Determine scope of improvement projects; initiate and lead improvement projects as necessary. Develop reports and analysis for continuous improvement + Support production planning/master scheduling activities, including order management, resource planning, delivery promising (ATP management), production forecasting and reporting of actual manufacturing results vs. plan. Provide back up to certain planning functions. + Work closely with production coordinators and team leaders to establish short- term and long-term expectations and execution of the production plan. **Education & Experience: Required** + Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Supply Chain or Business preferred) with 4-7 years of relevant experience + Experience leading and participating in cross functional teams + Comprehensive computer and Microsoft Office knowledge and skills + Strong Excel skills + Knowledge of SAP or other MRP system, preferred + Knowledge of basic principles of supply chain - planning, forecasting, capacity, and purchasing + Able to problem solve + Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks **Education & Experience:** **Desired** + Strong background of continuous improvement + Project Management + Cables Manufacturing knowledge + Understand principles of inventory management + Capacity analysis experience **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $71,930.00 - $98,904.00 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. **​** **A job that shapes a life. ** **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. **Nearest Major Market:** Winston-Salem