Sr Manager, Integrated Planning

Requisition Number: 65739

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success.  It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation.  GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

 

About the role:

Corning Inc. is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader to join the Integrated Planning transformation team. As a key player in our Supply Chain transformation, this role will focus on building the global supply chain planning capabilities and standards for Corning, as well as partnering with Corning’s businesses to lead their planning transformation journey towards best-in-class practices.

This leader will oversee the design, development, and implementation of supply chain planning work processes and standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams at Corning’s businesses to effectively implement, lead change management and adoption of planning standards.

As a member of the Integrated Planning team, s/he will be a key contributor of optimizing Corning Supply Chain from a service, cost, and working capital perspective and contributing to the global integrated plan organization. This role is highly visible and has growth potential to evolve into a broader leadership position.

 

 Key Responsibilities of the role but are not limited to:

• Lead the creation of Corning’s Integrated Planning standards.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the supply chain planning standard work processes at Corning’s businesses.
• Core partner to Corning businesses in adopting best in class practices in the creation and execution of raw material, production, and distribution plan for short/mid/long-term planning horizons, to meet customer demand.
• Support SIOP process implementation for Corning globally and how to effectively translate agreements into a material, production and distribution plan for Corning’s businesses.
• Lead the standard work process, policies and procedures to create effective inventory plans, actions, and results, including defining Safety Stock, generating plans for SLOB and optimizing overall cash to serve for the business.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the supply chain.
• Attract, develop, and retain top supply planning talent in the organization. Build capabilities of the team.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• 15 years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, inventory management, or a related field. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Advanced S&OP/IBP knowledge with experience implementing leading improvement in the process and driving collaboration across functions
• Proficiency in advanced ERP environments. SAP preferred
• Ability to identify and execute process improvement initiatives that will drive productivity

 

Desired Skills / Experience:

• Operations experien