Strategic Supply Chain Product Line Planner

Corning Inc.; gmina Stryków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Product Line Planner to manage day-to-day and mid-term supply and demand planning for assigned product lines, working with production, logistics, and demand teams to meet forecasted demand through precise planning and execution.

The role emphasizes optimizing production schedules, maintaining inventory targets, and contributing to continuous improvement in supply while coordinating with global teams and participating in forecast consensus meetings.

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Capacity planning

Scenario modeling

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Product Line Planner to manage day-to-day and mid-term supply and demand planning for assigned product lines, working with production, logistics, and demand teams to meet forecasted demand through precise planning and execution.

The role emphasizes optimizing production schedules, maintaining inventory targets, and contributing to continuous improvement in supply while coordinating with global teams and participating in forecast consensus meetings.