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Requisition Number: 76742

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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.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Purpose of Position:

The Integrated Planning Leader will be responsible to ensure End-to-End (E2E) alignment of the supply chain (demand through supply) for assigned product lines. The Integrated Planning Leader will work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement standardized planning strategies that are linked to customer value while maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste, optimizing inventory, reducing costs and improving service. They will work closely with each site's Production Planning and Operations to balance supply with demand while understanding material, labor, and asset capacity and associated constraints. The Integrated Planning Leader is a key participant and contributor to the Division Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning Process (SIOP), driving optimization of the supply chain from a service, cost and working capital perspective.

Responsibilities:

• Core business partner for assigned product lines to understand customer value and recommend supply chain strategies that optimize capacity, inventory, cost, service, and agility.
• Support the design, development and implementation of integrated planning process standards and govern adherence to established standards within assigned scope. 
• Drive effective inventory management through process, policy and procedure definition in planning master data, safety stock strategy and rigorous slow moving inventory dispositioning. 
• Lead the implementation of the SIOP Supply Step process to enable effective translation of agreements into short/mid/long range material, production, and distribution plans for assigned businesses. Ensuring constraints are understood and actioned with appropriate level of urgency.
• Act as supply chain liaison for high importance customers, contributing to business/customer review processes and facilitating resolution of supply chain issues or collaborative improvement opportunities. 
• Provide leadership and oversight for transitional supply chain activities including new product introductions, make to buy transitions, multi-sourcing transitioning, end of life, etc. to enable seamless transitions that service the customers on time with high degree of control on inventory.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Logistics or related field. 
• 8+ years of supply chain planning, logistics, inventory management.
• Change agent that can support creation of goals and objectives that elevate accountability, create a sense of urgency, and establish a customer service mindset.
• Proficiency in advanced ERP environments and/or advanced planning solutions.
• Disciplined approach to prioritization of work, project commitment and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to work within a matrix organization, capable of influencing others to build consensus and drive decision making without direct reporting relationships.
• Effectively use data to drive recommendations and decisions.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in supply chain or MBA 
• Professional certifications in supply chain, operations, or engineering (APICS, CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, Material Planning background
• Working knowledge and/or expertise with SAP S/4 Hana 
• Working knowledge and/or expertise with SAP IBP
• Working knowledge and/or expertise with PowerBI

Location: Corning, NY, onsite

Travel Requirements:  0-20%

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $130,166.00 - $178,979.00 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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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. 

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.