Supply Chain Manager

Role Purpose

Manages supply chain from end-to-end (supplier to customer) to enable sustainable competitive advantage. Defines and executes division supply chain strategy aligned with business strategy (commercial, technology, manufacturing, quality, supply management) at a plant, small business or site level. Works proactively with cross-functional teams to meet business needs, improve customer satisfaction and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates and improves overall supply chain process and systems to enhance supply chain effectiveness between supplier, customers and Corning
• Creates lean, end-to-end supply chains to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of orders to customers in the most cost-efficient way
• Balances manufacturing capacity and production schedule with customer demands
• Supports commercial group to create effective supply chain processes with customers and resolve any customer issues
• Links the Commercial strategy to the Manufacturing strategy
• Works directly with customer organization to enhance supply chain effectiveness between customer and Corning
• Works with manufacturing team or external vendor to ensure product delivery, quality and cost
• Collaborates with product development team, supply management, logistics, trade compliance, legal, etc.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Creates development plans with direct reports, aligned with business, product, and individual development needs
• Develops short-term supply chain operations plans consistent with long-term objectives
• Insures all regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines and local regulations
• Tracks, communicates, and supports key metrics to achieve product team goals and objectives
• Leads cross-functional project team meetings
• Creates and executes budget for supply chain logistics.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's Degree (Technical, Business or Supply Chain).
• Minimum 5 years supply chain experience across multiple disciplines and increasing project responsibility.
• Global work experience, working across regions and cultures.
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership skills.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Master's in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
• Certified Production & Inventory Manager (CPIM).
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• LEAN or Six Sigma Certification or equivalent experience
• Experience with Corning’s Supply Chain Model (Demand Planning, Sourcing, Supply Planning & Execution, Logistics, Network Planning, Contract Manufacturing).