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Supply Chain Systems Analyst

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Date: Aug 30, 2025

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70378

 

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​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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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.

 

Role Purpose

 

The Supply Chain Systems Analyst focuses on identifying and implementing projects to support OFC Supply Chain initiatives including supply chain digitization.  This position will map key processes, and identify, implement, and standardized improvements within OFC’s Global Supply Chain.  KPI reporting, project management, and cross functional team leadership are in scope for this role.  This role also requires partnering with OFC & OCS Operations, Finance, and Supply Chains groups to identify future opportunities for improvements.

 

Responsbilities:

 

  • Review, map, and analyze the SAP supply chain and manufacturing processes. Keep Process maps up to date. 
  • Drive for global process standardization wherever possible. 
  • Seek out SAP best practices and drive adoption within the plant and throughout the global organization.
  • Collaborate with and build positive and productive relationships with OFC and OCS program leaders, business leaders, customers, suppliers, and other functions to create and implement new supply chain capabilities.
  • Balance demands between an immediate fix and a sustainable long-term process.
  • Support Data analytic efforts for OFC to help create a single data source to drive OFC Supply Chain reports and metrics. 
  • Develop Supply Chain reports and tools to support driving improvement in OFC supply chain initiatives – including educating end-users to drive adoption.
  • Provide advanced reporting/analytics solutions to increase visibility using real time data to drive decision making to support supply chain initiatives.
  • Develop end-to-end tools to improve forecast, demand planning, sourcing and order entry and commit processes between OCS, Cables Manufacturing, Fiber, and suppliers.
  • Manage data governance associated with technical supply chain tools/programs – FIS, FIOS, & SAP.

 

Required Education/Skills: 

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing and/or Supply Chain planning experience
  • Strong knowledge of Supply Chain concepts and processes (supply, demand, capacity, planning and inventory management)
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP ECC and APO)
  • Working knowledge of MES systems (prefer Camstar)

 

Desired Skills:

 

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or similar discipline
    • Experience working cross functionally within areas of Commercial, Product Development, Finance and Operations influencing both up and across the organization
    • Experience communicating and presenting across all levels of the organization
    • Experience in conflict management; seeks win-win solutions
    • Experience resolving problems with ability to identify patterns in data to drive improvements
    • Experience working with different cultures and a willingness to learn and experience new cultures
    • Advanced Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and PowerBI skills
    • APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP)

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $88,381.00 - $121,524.00 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.

 

 

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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: Hickory

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