Planner

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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.

• Meet customer’s expectations of on-time delivery. On a daily basis, assures customer orders are acknowledged utilizing available resources and materials management techniques.
• Maintain raw material flow from vendor/supplier by establishing partnerships. Interfaces between production and customer service representatives.
• Support department and organization growth by analyzing constraints and suggesting projects to implement solutions, as well as meeting the department objectives on more complex product families.
• Analyzes customer order requirements and production capacity to acknowledge shipping dates for assigned production areas. Develops and maintains Master Production Schedule as required by the area supervisor.
• Monitors inventory levels and implements strategies to maintain it at optimum levels, in order to optimize inventory turns, efficiencies and ensuring supply.
• Interfaces with corporate customer care representatives (CCR’s) at on-going basis in order to review and/or modify customer requirements as needed.
• Communicates issues/concerns related to schedule changes caused by design problems, capacity limitations or material shortages to appropriate levels within the organization.
• Establishes and maintains communication with internal/external suppliers to improve lead times, and other issues pertaining to raw materials.
• Ensure finished goods and components are being received and forwarded to the manufacturing facility receiving department accurately & in a timely manner.
• Ensure accuracy of lead times, safety stock levels, and master data are current.
• Coordinates lean supply chain efforts to establish strategies as buffering management in order to reduce waste and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Works with manufacturing department to develop strategies for stocking and/or ramp up plans to satisfy customer orders.
• Attend & participate in daily production meetings, weekly core team meetings and other cross-functional meetings.
• Other tasks as assigned by Planning Supervisor.

• 1+ year planning, procurement or Supply Chain related experience.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.
• Lean Supply Chain knowledge is a plus.
• Analytical team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
• English conversational level.
• Customer service & leadership skills.

• Bachelor’s in Industrial, Mechanical, Logistics or Supply Chain related field.
• APICS, Green Belt or Lean Supply Chain certifications are desired.

Corning Puts YOU First

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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