Product Line Planner (m/f)

Corning Incorporated; Stryków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Product Line Planner to manage day-to-day and mid-term supply and demand planning for assigned product lines. You will work with production, logistics, and demand teams to ensure forecasted demand is met through accurate planning and execution.

The role focuses on optimizing production schedules, maintaining inventory targets, and contributing to continuous improvement in supply chain. Strong analytical and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, 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 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Capacity planning

Scenario modeling

Collaboration

Presentation

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Advanced reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / operations management

MBA or Master’s degree

APICS / PMP / Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Excel

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.

Requisition Number: 77832

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.

About 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preffered 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, we provide a pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, multi-sport card, company-paid life insurance, paid time off, and an 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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .