Integrated Business Planner

Requisition Number: 69917

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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 Summary

• Define optimum Supply Chain Intercompany flow strategies Optical Communications (COC)
• Evaluate and recommend how to optimize NA regional demand profiles to meet customer and delivery goals
• Maximize scalability, and adaptability to change, including market and business needs 
• Ensure strategic alignment to critical business priorities like HSDC
• Work collaboratively with sales, manufacturing and planning throughout the NA region to bring demand solutions, balanced production and inventory planning
• Assist in the development of supply chain strategy and roadmap
• Analyze data, assess potential benefits, and recommend strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Work collaboratively with Regional and Plant resources to:

• Aggregate demand information and facilitate regional loading of demand with regional supply
• Highlight regional capacity challenges and opportunities
• Drive supply chain flexibility in staffed capacity allowing production lines to ramp quickly to capture upside revenue opportunities
• Develop and distribute weekly reporting on one pager priorities

• Partner with cross functional stakeholders to ensure optimal balance between customer service levels, inventory and asset utilization
• Participate in regional SIOP (IBP) process to resolve significant current/potential supply performance problems, demand bias or instability

Requirements:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Professional qualifications in supply chain management, operations, or engineering (BS Degree, Supply Chain degree preferable)
• 5 + years’ experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, or SC Operations with demonstrated track record of results
• Mastery of supply chain strategy best practices and philosophy in optimizing operations
• Expert on process flows from fiber to finished solution
• Ability to align and build teams to deliver results (Influence).  Able to get things done by influencing resources across the globe that are not direct reports and may have conflicting regional priorities
• SAP knowledge or understanding
• Understanding of product and regional demand
• Financial acumen (understanding landed cost, and profit & loss statements to drive decision making)
• Ability to simplify complex situations and deal w/ ambiguity
• Strong communications (particularly upward within a global organization), leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Up to 10% travel

The Person

• Ability to demonstrate a track record of influencing a variety of key stakeholders to deliver results
• Ability to establish direction, work across multiple work streams/locations, create strategy, and execute
• A leader in impacting performance and delivery of internal service
• Proven leadership and change management skills
• Assertive with a strong results orientation

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.