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Manager, Demand Planning Process SME

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Date: Feb 12, 2025

Location: Apodaca, NLE, MX, 66614

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66902

 

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. 

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, and automotive 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 

Role Purpose

The Manager, Demand Planning Process Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a critical member of the Center of Excellence (COE), serving as an expert in global process standards for demand planning processes. This role focuses on ensuring that the organization is using the most efficient, scalable, and accurate demand planning techniques. The SME works closely with the Sr. Manager, Demand Planning Excellence, providing expertise in process optimization, tool utilization, and best practice implementation.  The SME partners with technical SAP IBP super users & IT teams to improve end-user planning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Process Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert for design and development of demand planning processes, offering insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  2. Process Standardization: Ensure that all demand planning activities across the organization adhere to standardized processes and frameworks.
  3. Demand Review: Drive the design, deployment, and optimization of the Demand Review sub-process within the Integrated Business Planning cycle
  4. Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for demand planning, using these metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  5. Segmentation: Leverage and enhance segmentation methodologies to facilitate exception-based decision making and improve planning efficiency
  6. Tool Optimization: Maximize the use of demand planning tools and software by continuously evaluating performance and identifying areas for improvement.
  7. Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and coaching to demand planners and cross-functional teams on best practices, new tools, and updated processes.
  8. Change Management: Lead the adoption of new demand planning processes and tools, ensuring smooth transitions and high levels of user engagement.
  9. Collaboration with Technology Teams: Work closely with IT and data teams to ensure that demand planning tools are effectively integrated into the broader systems landscape.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in demand planning, process improvement, or supply chain analytics.
  • Strong technical knowledge of demand planning software and systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, OMP, O9, etc.).  SAP IBP preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in statistical forecasting and demand sensing.
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement and change management initiatives.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical processes into actionable insights for stakeholders.

 

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.

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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