Sr. Operations Planning Specialist

Requisition Number: 67885

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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.​   

​ Come break through with us.  

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

Purpose of the Position:                            

Creation of monthly business production plan and associated reports for leadership communication. Conduct related analysis to optimize and improve the efficiency of the manufacturing plan. Provide critical information to the business to align cross-functional teams.

Day to Day Responsibilities: 

• Understand the short-term and long-term objectives of Gorilla business

• Develop, implement, and monitor 18-month capacity plans to meet business requirements

• Collaborate with 20-week tactical planning team to align the assumptions and production plans for the first three months

• Oversee the allocation and utilization of tank capabilities to ensure tank plan’s efficiency, and track tank performance regularly

• Identify potential operational risks and formulate contingency plans to mitigate them

• Complete updates and verify settings in the planning system to ensure data accuracy

• Detect potential risks or bottlenecks in the planning system and work with support team to mitigate them before they further impact tank plan modeling
• Work closely with Finance to understand cost drivers and tank planning implications to overall AMC and make recommendations in accordance with lowest operational cost.

• Create reports, prepare SIOP presentations, and maintain data integrity
• Provide tank plans to plants for their operation and support Finance for their monthly closing
• Develop expertise and the ability to execute supply and capacity plans in Division’s planning tool, Arkieva for long-range capacity planning
• Develop and drive the execution of Arkieva enhancement portfolio, including long-range planner (LRP) module
• Support Gorilla and planning process improvement projects as needed
• Complete data analysis projects as required.

Requirements: 

• Required: Bachelor of Science: Business, Technical or Supply Chain
• 4+ years Supply Chain, Production Planning, Procurement and/or Logistics experience
• Experience working at MNC or global consumer electronics company is greatly preferred
• Global work experience or working across regions and cultures is preferred

• Leadership
• Independent: Ability to work without direct supervision and set own work direction
• Analytical, strategic, and tactical planning
• Problem solving and decision making
• Production/Capacity Planning
• Teamwork and collaboration; cross-function and cross-region
• Process development and management
• Detail-oriented and ability to handle ambiguity
• Ability to communicate effectively; clear, concise communications – written and verbal
• Cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Information Technology savvy (MS Office, Power BI, Tableau, ….)

• Advanced MS Excel knowledge
• Ability to learn and run application specific capacity planning model/tool
• Continuous learning
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to flex schedule for evening cross-region teleconference meetings

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.