Product Line Planner, C&A

ScopeThe Product Line Planner ensures the seamless coordination of demand and supply planning for specific product lines, driving both short‑term and long‑term strategies to optimize customer service, inventory, and production efficiency. The role requires collaboration with manufacturing, commercial, and product management teams to ensure accurate planning, timely execution, and alignment with business goals.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate plant and regional reviews, ensuring supply and demand plans align with business goals and customer needs.Lead the creation of supply plans for SIOP, ensuring alignment with manufacturing operations, supply chain and business objectives.Perform scenario planning and quick‑turnaround capacity modeling to address supply gaps and identify opportunities.Analyze supply and demand gaps and communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall product strategy.Coordinate security of supply plans, managing accelerated recovery plans (aRPM) to meet customer demand and recover lead times.Track and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying and escalating issues related to performance gaps.Provide support for new product introductions and phase‑outs, including the management of inventory and supply plans.Engage with plant and global teams to optimize capacity, ensure flexibility, and facilitate effective communication.Represent manufacturing in forecast consensus meetings, balancing statistical forecasts with commercial insights to develop accurate MPS/MRP plans.Participate in Plan Supply Chain Staff ensuring alignment on production schedules and maintaining inventory targets, including prebuilds and stocking plans.Engage with SC and Product Team stakeholders weekly with Product Line Overviews and Product Team Plans.Represent all Supply Chain functions within Product Team structure to drive alignment between supply chain capabilities and business objectives.Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to business‑critical projects as needed.Basic RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.5+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or demand planning.Strong analytical skills with experience in demand forecasting, capacity planning, and scenario modeling.Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems and advanced supply chain planning tools.Collaboration skills to engage with cross‑functional teams and customers.Presentation and excellent communication skills at different organizational levels.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in production planning.Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to anticipate potential supply chain issues and implement preventive actions.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced reporting skills.Desired "Nice to have" RequirementsMBA or Master’s degree.Professional certification in supply chain management, operations, or engineering (APICS, PMP, Six Sigma).Benefits (U.S.)Our recognition program for peer monetary rewards is tied to our Values and celebrates your contributions and those of your colleagues.Health and wellness benefits include medical, extended medical, dental, and vision from day one of work.You are eligible to participate in the Corning Optical Communications LLC retirement plan on your first day of work.RRSP with 100% contribution, up to 5% of your salary.The company will contribute 2.5% of your eligible salary annually to the DPSP account.Long‑term disability benefit.Professional development programs help you grow and reach your professional goals.Benefits (Europe)Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and well‑being, financial aspirations, and career from day one.All‑company bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you’re rewarded when the company goes well.As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a supplementary pension plan to grow your retirement wealth. Additionally, we offer a homeowner supplement to ease the financial burden of owning a home.Health and wellness benefits include a competitive sick‑leave license, employer‑paid life insurance, AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment), coverage for you and your children, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed to support you and your family.Receiving pay for our work is important, and being appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us a lot more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.Benefits (Mexico)Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and well‑being, financial aspirations, and career from day one.All‑company bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you’re rewarded when the company goes well.As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide meal vouchers to ease daily costs and a savings plan structured to support your long‑term financial goals.Employees earning salaries are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees have employer‑sponsored life insurance, permanent total disability protection, paid time off, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.Receiving pay for our work is important, and being appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us a lot more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.We will provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities apply or interview, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Contact us at accommodations@corning.com for a request. #J-18808-Ljbffr