Integrated Planning Lead, Fairport, NY

Requisition Number: 76392

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

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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, automotive, and solar 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 light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose:

The Site Integrated Planning Leader is accountable for all supply chain planning related activities on the site; this role also leads and develops the team of Integrated Planners at the site. This role is accountable for creating and executing the site’s end-to-end production, capacity, and material plans. This role ensures alignment of production capacity, material availability, inventory targets, and customer service objectives by integrating production and material planning activities. Acts as a key interface between integrated planning with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and Business Unit Integrated Planning to deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective operations.


Key Responsibilities:

Supply Planning:

• Ensure creation and execution of feasible, optimized, and integrated production and material plans.
• Own the site’s integrated planning process to balance demand with supply and inventory strategies.
• Coordinate adjustments to the production plan in response to changes in customer demand, material constraints, and production disruptions.

Performance Management:

• Monitor and improve integrated planning input metrics (KPI) including schedule adherence (MPS), material availability, and capacity utilization, to deliver service levels and inventory goals.

• Accountable for daily/weekly KPI management. Implement process health metrics and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions where needed.
• Lead reporting, communication, and escalation processes to stakeholders on planning performance.
• Responsible for site-level master data and planning parameters governance owned by planners.

Process and System Optimization:

• Act as the site planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) and partner with regional or global integrated planning teams on execution and projects.

• Partner with Integrated Planning COE for continuous improvement and planning standards adoptions. Lead for the site improvement initiatives across planning systems and processes (ERP, APS tools).

• Promote standardization and best practices in integrated planning, ensuring Corning’s integrated planning process standards are adopted and followed by the team of integrated planners.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Site Integrated Planners responsible for production and material planning.
• Set clear goals, priorities, and development plans to build team capabilities and promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment between planners and key stakeholders (manufacturing, procurement, commercial, etc.).
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with finance on inventory and capacity budgeting.
• Engage with business unit and site teams on new product introductions and phase-outs to ensure planning readiness.
• Maintain effective communication across the supply chain network, influencing stakeholders to align on planning decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning at manufacturing sites.
• 2+ years in a people leadership position, with demonstrated experience managing planners.
• SME on planning processes, ERP systems (e.g. SAP), inventory management. Advanced planning tools preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across levels and functions.
• Proficiency in planning systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to lead and drive change in a dynamic environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $109,744.00 - $150,898.00 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. 

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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. 

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.