Commercial Operations Specialist

Corning Incorporated; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 77,234 - 106,197; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) matching contributions

Job summary

A leading materials science company is hiring a Commercial Support Specialist to facilitate order coordination and ensure clarity in sales order activities. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in operations support. The total package includes competitive compensation, generous health benefits, and company matching contributions to your 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in operations coordination, order management, or commercial support.
• Ability to manage high volumes of rapid‑change information.
• Strong documentation and tracking discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clarity and alignment around customer sales order activity.
• Work closely with internal partners to understand evolving order requirements.
• Track ongoing changes such as shipment progress and quantity updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Commercial Support Specialist – Solar Business

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.

We build materials that transform the world, and our Solar business delivers industry‑leading U.S‑made solar components. We manufacture hyper‑pure polysilicon, high‑quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Support Specialist will serve as a central coordination point for maintaining clarity and alignment around customer sales order activity. This role supports the organization by ensuring order information remains accurate, visible, and well‑organized, while facilitating communication and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Order Coordination – Support the organization by maintaining clear, accurate visibility into customer sales orders, ensuring updates and changes are communicated and reflected across teams.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with internal partners, including Planning, Finance, Production, Quality, and Logistics, to understand evolving order requirements and ensure alignment across business functions.
• Order Monitoring – Track ongoing changes such as shipment progress, quantity updates, amendments, and other adjustments, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and records remain current.
• Record Management – Organize and maintain comprehensive documentation related to sales orders, updates, and key communications to support operational clarity and continuity.
• Issue Tracking – Assist in identifying discrepancies or gaps in order information, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate order status.
• Project Coordination – Collaborate across Commercial Operations and adjacent teams to support projects, ensuring timely follow‑through and smooth execution of operational activities.
• Documentation Support – Prepare or update internal materials, including summaries, trackers, reports, and order‑related briefs, that help teams understand current order status and upcoming actions.
• Operational Insights – Gather feedback and observations from daily order activity to help identify process improvements, highlight risks, and support refinements to Commercial Operations workflows.

Experiences & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field – or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in operations coordination, order management, project coordination, project management or commercial support.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high volumes of rapid‑change information.
• Excellent communication and follow‑through skills across multiple functions.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and tracking discipline.
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office and general document management tools.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Familiarity with solar energy industry and manufacturing processes.
• Digital Fluency: Ability to learn and develop new tools, platforms, and dashboards.
• SAP experience is a plus.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $77,234.00 – $106,197.00 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.
• Company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4 % of pay when you contribute at least 6 % of pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits, including 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).

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, 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].