Manager, Integrated Planning, Global Process Expert

Requisition Number: 67054

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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.

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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.

Job Description: 

For our growing Integrated Planning COE, we are in search of a detail-oriented and experienced Supply Chain Planning Process and System Expert. The successful candidate will be responsible for championing and promoting use of standard planning processes and system, implementing standards across Corning Businesses and ongoing process improvement. 

Responsibilities: 

Corning’s Integrated Planning COE provides process, standardization, benchmarking and governance for supply planning processes and execution in the SAP S/4 HANA platform. In this role, Global Process Expert brings defined standard supply planning process expertise and enables local Business execution within SAP S4H system.  This person recommends appropriate process changes and SAP S/4 system settings and requirements, necessary to realize supply planning activities leveraging global standards. Integrated Planning Global Process expert is also responsible for process ownership, leading and owning global change management in the supply planning domain and developing the documentation with best-in-class practices and recommendations. Lastly Global Process Expert documents and transfers subject matter expertise and recommendations to business power users responsible for executing supply chain planning steps. 

Education and experience: 

• Bachelor's/master's degree in supply chain planning, Economy, Engineering  
• Min 5-7 years of experience with supply chain planning processes and systems (i.e.: SAP ECC, S4H, IBP, Kinaxis) incorporates execution and implementation.  
• Expert knowledge of supply chain planning processes and systems. 
• Knowledge of industry processes regulations and standards (APICS) 
• Proven experience in a similar role within supply chain management, with specific experience in planning process ownership and improvements.  
• Deep understanding and functional knowledge of supply planning processes, but not limited to: short term production planning, MRP, RCCP, ATP. 
• Awareness of the key performance indicators used to monitor the effectiveness of supply planning.  

Skills and behaviors:  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex tasks in a simple, understandable way. 
• Strong communication and leadership skills. 
• Ability to define and drive global standards across corporation.  
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in matrix organization. 
• Problem-solving attitude. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. 

Who will you be interacting with? 

• Business stakeholders 
• Planning managers, and Planners 
• Global Data Experts  

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.