Regional Planner

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing APAC S&OP process, long term capacity planning, and communicating customer demand.
• Develop and deploy inventory strategies that align with OCS’ best practices and maximizes value to Corning 
• Manages and optimizes work center capacities based upon demand.
• Support APAC’s Partnership Meeting (S&OP) and iMax review
• Ensures effective communication with Global counterparts to realize global flexibility.
• Coordinate activities with plant and global resources to maximize speed and flexibility.
• Support Demand Management meetings as required for products.
• Support development and execution of Supply Chain agility plans.
• Represent manufacturing in forecast consensus meeting to balance statistical forecast with commercial inputs.
• Work with forecasting team to provide best possible MPS/MRP plans to plant through SAP or other ERPs
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• Assure effective implementation of planning strategies to optimize inventory and customer service metrics.
• Co-work with manufacturing facilities on inventory management and stock plan to ensure optimal MPS settings and inventory targets aligned to the project framework and global target.
• Leverage LEAN and DMAIC methodology to lead projects on continuous process improvement for key product lines from suppliers to customers
• Participates and support cost saving initiatives.
• Participates in product team meetings as required.
• Advise product team on critical considerations related to product life-cycle.
• Assist in the development of supply chain strategy and roadmap.
• Comply with company objectives and goals on Safety and EHS requirement. Obey all company EHS rules (Include: Policy, Procedure, SOP and other requirements).
• Other tasks assigned by supervisor.
   

Education & Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree (Supply Chain major preferred)
• 5+ years of Supply Chain (Plan, Make, Source, and Deliver) Experience
• 2+ years of International/Multi-National Experience
   

Required Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in MPS/MRP planning in a modern ERP system
• Strong communication in a multi-national; multi-cultural environment 
• Effective presentation skills; translating complex data into easy to understand actionable information
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of inventory management
• Ability to motivate a team daily and to achieve long term goals
• Ability to direct, manage, and work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic business and manufacturing environment
• Capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve complex process problems
• Ability to change priorities and tasks when necessary
• Ability to drive strategic vision for the Contract Manufacturing and APAC planning team
• Demonstrated ability to use LEAN and DMAIC techniques
• Fluent in English, both written and oral
• Strong SAP knowledge
   

Desired Skills

• MBA or equivalent
• APICS Certification (advanced Planning and Inventory Control)

Soft Skills                                                

• Proven ability to work effectively within teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and work across multicultural teams
• Proven track record for driving for results- ability to exceed goals successfully
• Ability to set clear objectives and measures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including effecting presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to act quickly and decisively
• Is a model of Corning Values and Code of Conduct