Commercial Operations Specialist

Requisition Number: 73984

 

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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.  ​  

 

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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 Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers. 

 

Role Purpose:

The Commercial Support Specialist will serve as a central coordination point for maintaining clarity and alignment around customer sales order activity. This role supports the organization by ensuring order information remains accurate, visible, and well‑organized, while facilitating communication and collaboration across teams. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively to help keep operational and financial processes aligned with current order activity.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Order Coordination: Support the organization by maintaining clear, accurate visibility into customer sales orders, ensuring updates and changes are communicated and reflected across teams.

 

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal partners — including Planning, Finance, Production, Quality, and Logistics — to understand evolving order requirements and ensure alignment across business functions.

 

Order Monitoring: Track ongoing changes such as shipment progress, quantity updates, amendments, and other adjustments, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and records remain current.

 

Record Management: Organize and maintain comprehensive documentation related to sales orders, updates, and key communications to support operational clarity and continuity.

 

Issue Tracking: Assist in identifying discrepancies or gaps in order information, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate order status.

 

Project Coordination: Collaborate across Commercial Operations and adjacent teams to support projects, ensuring timely follow‑through and smooth execution of operational activities.

 

Documentation Support: Prepare or update internal materials—including summaries, trackers, reports, and order‑related briefs—that help teams understand current order status and upcoming actions.

 

Operational Insights: Gather feedback and observations from daily order activity to help identify process improvements, highlight risks, and support refinements to Commercial Operations workflows.

 

Experiences & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in operations coordination, order management, project coordination, project management or commercial support.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high volumes of rapid‑change information.
• Excellent communication and follow‑through skills across multiple functions.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and tracking discipline.
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office and general document management tools.

 

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Familiarity with solar energy industry and manufacturing processes
• Digital Fluen