Market Analyst, Gorilla Glass

Requisition Number: 59919

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 life
•    Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•    Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this Market Analyst role is to forecast shipment volumes for top OEM customers by integrating inputs from end market, account, product line and value chain teams and regularly communicate changes and implications to commercial, finance and supply planning operations. This role is part of the Commercial Operations team within the Gorilla Glass business. This position is located in Corning NY.

Deliverables:

• Provide monthly OEM glass shipment volume by SKU based on inputs from end market, product line management, account teams and OEM / value chain forecasts
• Support monthly, quarterly, annual and long term forecast updates to commercial, finance and supply chain leadership with a detailed understanding of plan over plan changes and rationale
• Provide regular updates to supply planning to optimize meeting customer demand and maintaining acceptable inventory levels • Summarize changes from regular OEM and value chain forecasts
• Monitor and report significant OEM related market news that may impact forecasts
• Ad-hoc support for senior exec information requirements Responsibilities:
• Preparation of forecasts by OEM and SKU in support of regular deliverables
• Preparation of data/information in support of ad hoc requests for analysis
• Proactively mine OEM and value chain news for potential impact on forecasts
• Integrate updates from end market, product line, account team and value chain teams
• Develop processes and assumptions to complete information where there are gaps
• Improve existing processes to incorporate learnings and improve accuracy

Performance Metrics:

• Forecast accuracy of the Short Term Forecast (STF) measured by total volume by SKU
• Revenue accuracy of the Long Term Forecast (LTF) measured by total revenue
• Delivering forecasts to support regular and ad hoc business needs
• % Standard Forecasting Processes Improved Competencies (knowledge, skills and behaviors):
• Turn data/information into insights and implications to the business
• Identify/prioritize information gaps; recommend strategies to address
• Remain objective: “define reality”
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Differentiate and communicate differences between “data” and “ assumptions”
• Drive/deliver significant quantitative analysis to support hypotheses
• Review large amounts of input/data – identify key issues

Experiences/Education:      

Required                                                                                               

• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Experience delivering quantitative analysis results and implications to senior management

Desired

• MBA or equivalent demonstrated experience (i.e., extensive experience in business)
• 1 to 3 years of experience in financial analysis in a technology / manufacturing company
• Experience working on development of product strategy
• Experience in a customer facing role a plus
• Global customer base or global customer experience is desired
• Experience participating on diverse teams across multiple time zones is desired

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. 

Corning offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, pension, and family medical leave. 

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.