NA Regional Planner Buyer

Requisition Number: 72047

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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 fiber optic cable to our business partners in the NA cable region. Primary areas of responsibility include fiber purchasing, inventory management and optimization, order dating, scheduling, supply chain related project work, and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Support NA regional production planning/master scheduling activities, including fiber procurement, order management, resource planning, delivery promising, and production forecasting and reporting of actual manufacturing results vs. plan.
• Coordinating plans and executing across NA regional fiber and cable plants
• Optimize NA region finished goods, WIP, OOF, and fiber inventory.
• Support new system implementation projects and initiatives within Planning and Procurement
• Work closely with plant supply chain and operations to establish short- term and long-term expectations and execution of the production plan.
• Communication with suppliers, submission of PO’s, monitoring of deliveries, expediting materials and resolving billing discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure compliance to the Global Buying Policy.
• Responsible for tactical procurement execution for assigned material, mainly fiber. Duties include communication to suppliers, submission of POs, ensuring on-time delivery, daily FIS review, expediting materials, proper disposition of rejected material, and resolving billing discrepancies as needed.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Minimum 3 years in Supply Chain or relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree or minimum 5 years in Supply Chain
• Ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team and to achieve long term goals
• Computer Literate in MS Office, especially Excel

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering
• Fiber and cable product knowledge
• Understand aspects of inventory management
• Strong SAP/ERP knowledge and experience
• Direct manufacturing experience
• APICs Certification
• Previous experience in Optical Fiber or Cable manufacturing/planning

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.

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• 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.

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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] .