Job Description

Requisition Number: 69100

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

• Oversee and own the supply chain operations within the plant, ensuring seamless execution of processes across various functional areas.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for the plant supply chain's effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Supply Chain functions of Procurement, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Shipping/Receiving, trade compliance, and contingency planning.
• Collaborate with Product Team and Product Line Managers to obtain understanding of customer value.
• Provide technical and operational support to Supply Chain functions.
• Partners with business leaders to identify and communicate appropriate performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Work with Product Line Managers to understand demand model and drive synchronization of orders.
• Managing cutover and inventory transition during product changes.
• Collaborates with Regional Planners to ensure capacity strategies are implemented.
• Collaborate with key suppliers and provide forecasting inputs.
• Identify and prioritize risk mitigation requirements.
• Prioritize cost reduction opportunities for GSM.
• Provides any direction in the implementation and continues improvement of logistics solutions through the distribution’s phases.
• Optimizes the capacity for transportation and warehousing at the lowest cost while fulfilling business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain Operations
• Expertise in supply chain processes, including production planning, procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Financial acumen with understanding landed cost and VAT to drive decision making
• Strong Cross-Cultural Communication
• Proven leadership and change management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or technical field
• Professional certification in supply chain management, operations, or engineering (APICS, PMP, Six Sigma)
• Understanding of process flow from fiber to finished solution
• Experience with SAP

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.

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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, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• 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.     
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

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 accommodations@corning.com .

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