Product Line Planner
Apply now »Date: Sep 4, 2025
Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 70594
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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.
📢 We're Hiring: Fire Retardant Product Line Planner
Location: Charlotte, NC Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Optical Cables
🧭 Purpose
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence? Join our team as a Product Line Planner, where you'll drive seamless coordination of demand and supply planning across key product lines. This role is pivotal in optimizing customer service, inventory levels, and production efficiency—while aligning with long-term business goals.
🛠️ Role Overview
As a Product Line Planner, you'll be the linchpin between manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams. Your mission: ensure forecasted demand is met with precision and agility. From scenario planning to KPI tracking, you'll play a vital role in shaping our supply chain strategy and execution.
📌 Key Responsibilities
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Lead plant and regional reviews to align supply/demand plans with business objectives
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Develop and manage supply plans for SIOP, ensuring cross-functional alignment
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Perform scenario planning and capacity modeling to address supply gaps
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Analyze supply/demand discrepancies and communicate strategic solutions
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Coordinate accelerated recovery plans to meet urgent customer needs
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Monitor KPIs and escalate performance issues proactively
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Support new product launches and phase-outs with robust inventory planning
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Collaborate with global teams to optimize capacity and communication
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Represent manufacturing in forecast consensus meetings to refine MPS/MRP plans
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Participate in Plant Supply Chain Staff to align production and inventory targets
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Provide weekly Product Line Overviews and strategic updates to stakeholders
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Champion supply chain alignment within Product Team structures
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Drive continuous improvement and contribute to critical business projects
🎓 Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business with Supply Chain focus
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5+ years of direct experience in supply chain planning
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Proven ability to work independently in a dynamic manufacturing environment
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent prioritization and multitasking capabilities
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Strategic mindset with strong communication skills
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Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint
🌟 Preferred Skills
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Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams
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Direct manufacturing experience
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APICS Certification
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Background in Optical Cables manufacturing/planning
🚀 Ready to shape the future of supply chain planning?
Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, precision, and collaboration.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $82,390.00 - $113,287.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.
- Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte