Product Line Planner

Corning Inc.; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 915,000 - 1,283,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading materials science company in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, is looking for a Product Line Planner to coordinate demand and supply planning for key product lines. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in supply chain management and over 5 years of experience in production planning. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including health coverage, bonuses, and food coupons to support your well-being.

Servicios

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Company-sponsored life insurance

Food coupons

Recognition program

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or demand planning.
• Familiarity with advanced supply chain planning tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills, anticipating potential supply chain issues.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day supply and demand planning processes.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and demand teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to align supply with business objectives.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Herramientas

SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Purpose

The Product Line Planner ensures the seamless coordination of demand and supply planning for specific product lines, driving both short-term and long-term strategies to optimize customer service, inventory, and production efficiency. The role requires collaboration with manufacturing, commercial, and product management teams to ensure accurate planning, timely execution, and alignment with business goals.

Description of the role

The Product Line Planner is responsible for managing the day-to-day and mid-term supply and demand planning processes for assigned product lines. Working closely with production, logistics, and demand teams, the planner will ensure that forecasted demand is met efficiently and effectively through accurate planning and execution. The Product Line Planner plays a critical role in optimizing production schedules, maintaining inventory targets, and contributing to continuous improvement in supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate plant and regional reviews, ensuring supply and demand plans align with business goals and customer needs.
• Lead the creation of supply plans for SIOP, ensuring alignment with manufacturing operations, supply chain and business objectives.
• Perform scenario planning and quick-turnaround capacity modeling to address supply gaps and identify opportunities.
• Analyze supply and demand gaps and communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall product strategy.
• Coordinate security of supply plans, managing accelerated recovery plans (aRPM) to meet customer demand and recover lead times.
• Track and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying and escalating issues related to performance gaps.
• Provide support for new product introductions and phase-outs, including the management of inventory and supply plans.
• Engage with plant and global teams to optimize capacity, ensure flexibility, and facilitate effective communication.
• Represent manufacturing in forecast consensus meetings, balancing statistical forecasts with commercial insights to develop accurate MPS/MRP plans.
• Participate in Plan Supply Chain Staff ensuring alignment on production schedules and maintaining inventory targets, including prebuilds and stocking plans.
• Engage with SC and Product Team stakeholders weekly with Product Line Overviews and Product Team Plans.
• Represent all Supply Chain functions within Product Team structure to drive alignment between supply chain capabilities and business objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to business-critical projects as needed.
• Update stakeholders on demand/supply plans for associated product lines in S&OE meetings with updated skinny MRP summary.
• Manage inventory for associated product line including safety stocks, strategic stocking plans, or supporting inventory business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or demand planning.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in demand forecasting, capacity planning, and scenario modeling.
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems and advanced supply chain planning tools.
• Collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Presentation and excellent communication skills at different organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in production planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate potential supply chain issues and implement preventive actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced reporting skills.

Preferred Requirements

• MBA or Master’s degree
• Professional certification in supply chain management, operations, or engineering (APICS, PMP, Six Sigma)

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.

Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.

Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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 [e-mail].