Analyst/Specialist I/II

Corning Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

401(k) with company contributions

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Durham is seeking a Senior Specialist, Integrated Planning to align finished goods production, material availability, and distribution with customer needs.

You will develop and maintain optimized production and material plans that deliver service and inventory targets while supporting efficient site operations. This role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 2+ years in production, logistics, or material planning.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret supply chain data and generate planning reports.
• Experience with scenario analysis and capacity management features within planning systems.
• Familiarity with SIOP or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Experience identifying and driving process improvements within a supply chain or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SKU-level production plans across a 13-week rolling horizon, balancing demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Monitor MPS, material availability, backorder risk, and capacity utilization; report OTIF and inventory levels.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for planning issues; maintain master data.
• Use ERP/MRP and scenario analysis tools to build optimal schedules and support automation.
• Support SIOP by aligning near- and mid-term plans with strategic planning across functions.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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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

Role Purpose

The Senior Specialist, Integrated Planning plays a critical role in aligning finished goods production, material availability, and distribution requirements with customer needs and inventory goals. In this role, you will develop and maintain operationally and financially optimized production and material plans that deliver service and inventory targets while supporting efficient, reliable site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)-level production plans across a 13-week rolling horizon, balancing customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and capacity constraints; identify and resolve capacity gaps and integrate new product introductions as needed
• Monitor and report on key planning input metrics — including Master Production Schedule (MPS), material availability rate, backorder risk, and capacity utilization — as well as output metrics such as On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery and inventory levels
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for recurring planning issues; maintain accurate production planning parameters (lot sizes, yields, safety stock) and production master data
• Leverage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and scenario analysis tools to build optimal schedules; support automation and digitalization efforts in alignment with Corning's integrated planning standards
• Support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process by integrating near- and mid-term plans with strategic planning; collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, procurement, customer service, and finance teams on scheduling assumptions and performance

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in production, logistics, or material planning within a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret supply chain data and generate planning reports
• Experience with scenario analysis and capacity management features within planning systems
• Familiarity with SIOP or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Experience identifying and driving process improvements within a supply chain or manufacturing environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$71,930.00-$98,904.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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] .

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh