Coordinator, Transportation Execution

Corning Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Gurugram, India, seeks a Coordinator, Transportation Execution to support a global logistics team.

You will manage shipments across ocean, air, and land, perform real-time data entry of milestones, and help uphold Corning’s logistics policies. You will book and schedule shipments, provide track-and-trace updates, coordinate with providers and internal stakeholders, and participate in daily operational reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, logistics, data analytics, or a relevant field.
• 1–3 years logistics experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Book, confirm, and schedule shipments with logistics providers.
• Daily data entry of shipment milestones and updates (ocean/air).
• Provide track and trace support across all modes (ocean, air, truck, parcel, rail).
• Manage daily Hot List of critical shipments and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Input and manage transportation data in ERP systems (transit times, order closes).
• Ensure procedures are followed throughout the shipment process.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, logistics, supply chain management, data analytics, or relevant field

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

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, automotive, and solar 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
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Coordinator, Transportation Execution Position Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The role of Specialist, Transportation Execution will be a vital part of a global team responsible for ensuring smooth and timely logistics support of all Corning shipments. This role covers all modes of transportation for all Corning divisions, providing global coverage. This role will provide management and support of all transportation related activities, with a primary function of completing real-time data entry of ocean and air shipment milestones for accurate tracking. This role will contribute to logistics operational excellence, mitigate impacts from supply chain disruptions, and drive adherence to Corning logistics policies.

• Book, confirm, and schedule shipments with Corning logistics providers
• Daily data entry of milestones and updates for all Corning global ocean and air shipments

• Provide track and trace support or escalation support across all modes of transportation: ocean, air, truck, parcel, rail
• Manage daily Hot List of critical shipments; communicate updates to key stakeholders
• Input and manage key transportation transactional data in ERP system (ex: transit times, order close outs, etc.)
• Ensure logistics procedures are being followed throughout the shipment process

• Participate and/or host daily/weekly/monthly operational review meetings
• Submit air freight approvals (PTAs)
• Exception Management:

• Drive Routing Guide compliance through proactive engagement and audits
• Submit and management carrier spot quotes as needed

• Manage weekly and monthly freight payment exception management

• Ad hoc:
• Ownership of site-specific or division-specific logistics management (ex: reel returns)
• Support Trade Compliance processes (ex: documentation handoff)
• Host site-specific logistics training

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, logistics, supply chain management, data analytics, or relevant field of study
• 1-3 years logistics experience preferred

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Communication skills for working with stakeholders, across functions, countries and cultures, both internally and externally
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrates time management and prioritization skills