Product Line Planner

Corning Incorporated; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 1,117,000 - 1,490,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading materials science company in Reynosa is seeking a Product Line Planner to manage supply and demand planning processes for specific product lines. The successful candidate will collaborate with manufacturing and commercial teams to optimize customer service and inventory while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of experience in supply chain management.

Servicios

Health and well-being benefits

Monetary peer-to-peer recognition program

Professional development programs

Companywide bonus and compensation programs

Formación

• 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.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in production planning.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate plant and regional reviews to align supply and demand plans.
• Lead the creation of supply plans for SIOP.
• Track and monitor KPIs, and escalate issues related to performance gaps.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

SAP or equivalent ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The company is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science, with a global reach across industries. Our people help move the company—and the world—forward by breaking through limitations and expectations every day. Corning offers opportunities to make an impact across various sectors, including communications, automotive, entertainment, and life sciences.

Our Optical Communications segment has evolved from a manufacturer to a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions. This segment includes two main product groupings: carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network group focuses on optical-based communications infrastructure for services like video, data, and voice. The enterprise network group focuses on optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments, and individuals.

Product Line Planner

Purpose

The Product Line Planner ensures seamless coordination of demand and supply planning for specific product lines, driving 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 manages 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 ensures forecasted demand is met efficiently and effectively through accurate planning and execution. The role optimizes production schedules, maintains inventory targets, and contributes 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 KPIs, identify and escalate issues related to performance gaps; provide support for new product introductions and phase-outs, including 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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)
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems and advanced supply chain planning tools.

Corning Puts YOU First

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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].