Supply Chain Systems Power User

Requisition Number: 66078

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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.

Purpose:

Ensure the optimal configuration and customization of the supply planning system, enabling flexibility and agility in planning processes. The Supply Planning Power User will act as a key liaison between the supply chain business teams and the IT department, providing advanced system support, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that the planning system aligns with evolving business needs to deliver val

Responsibilities:

• Customize planning system fields, workflows, and parameters to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with supply chain planners to implement custom reports, dashboards, and system views for better visibility and decision-making.
• Track system usability metrics, perform root cause analysis and propose solutions to ensure system continues to deliver value.
• Maintain and configure master data to reflect real-time operational changes.
• Work closely with IT to ensure that system changes align with overall architecture and security policies.
• Monitor system performance and proactively suggest optimizations to improve system response times, accuracy, or planning efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation within the system and collaborate with IT to implement these improvements.
• Support patches, upgrades, and integrations with other enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, MES, WMS, Data Lake).
• Serve as the bridge between business users and IT, translating business needs into technical requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or system support roles in manufacturing or logistics
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and user stories
• Experience in programming or scripting for system customization (e.g., Python, VBA, JavaScript, or similar).
• Understanding of prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and leveraging Machine Learning models (e.g., Generative AI, LLMs) to automate tasks and enhance system configurations.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and other data analysis tools.
• Basic knowledge of workflows and parameters in advanced supply planning systems (e.g., 09, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder/JDA, SAP IBP, OMP).
• Deep understanding of ERP systems like SAP ECC & S/4 Hana or similar.

Preferred:

• Proficiency in using APIs for data exchange.
• Familiarity with Agile or DevOps methodologies.
• Understanding of data governance for supply chain systems.

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.