Global Planning Manager

NCBiotech; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 135,540 - 186,368; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan with company contribution

Extensive health benefits

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Charlotte, NC seeks a Global Planning Manager to lead global capacity and demand planning, align regional strategies with customer needs, and drive cross‑functional improvements across the supply chain.

You will manage the Customer Supply Chain Analysts, optimize inventory, set KPIs, and partner with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure product availability and cost efficiency across global product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SC, Business required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in supply chain planning with global ops and team leadership.
• Proven record in capacity planning, demand forecasting, and global optimization.
• Strong leadership to mentor teams across regions and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Experience with advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP) and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead global capacity and demand plans (S&OP) aligned with objectives and capabilities.
• Oversee Customer Supply Chain Analysts and ensure product-level planning aligns with demand.
• Collaborate with key customers to understand demand models and forecast consensus.
• Define and drive global replenishment strategies and inventory transitions for new products.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and operations for flexible capacity and contingency plans.
• Drive initiatives on security of supply, inventory optimization (iMAX), and SLOB management.
• Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives for availability and efficiency.
• Set global KPIs and monitor on‑time delivery, inventory, and cost efficiency.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on improvement projects across processes and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Capacity planning

SIOP

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business

MBA or Master’s degree

APICS / PMP / Six Sigma certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Global Planning Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Role Purpose

The Global Planning Manager is responsible for developing and executing global supply chain strategies to align capacity, demand, and supply across regions while ensuring exceptional service to customers. This role leads the Customer Supply Chain Analysts, manages customer relationships, and drives performance improvements across the end-to-end supply chain. The manager will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize operations, mitigate risks, and meet corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of global capacity and demand plans (SIOP), ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, customer value, and supply chain capabilities
• Oversee Customer Supply Chain Analysts, ensuring that product-level planning and execution aligns with global strategies and customer demand
• Collaborate with key customers to understand demand models, synchronize orders, and represent customer demand in forecast consensus meetings
• Define and drive global customer replenishment strategies while improving forecast accuracy and managing inventory transitions for new product introductions
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure flexible capacity models and robust contingency plans are in place across product lines
• Drive global supply chain initiatives related to security of supply, inventory optimization (iMAX), and SLOB management, while guiding Product Line Planners in their execution
• Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives, ensuring product availability and operational efficiency at both global and product‑specific levels
• Set global KPIs for supply chain performance and monitor key metrics such as on‑time delivery, inventory levels, and cost efficiency, ensuring that Product Line Planners meet their respective targets
• Lead global cross‑functional teams in the planning and execution of improvement projects related to supply chain processes and systems, coordinating with Product Line Planners and Customer Supply Chain Analyst for consistent execution

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in SC, Business
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with a focus on global operations and team management
• Proven track record in capacity planning, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization at both the global and product‑specific levels
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a team across multiple regions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal teams, external stakeholders, and manage a reporting team
• Proficiency in advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical tools
• Demonstrated experience in driving supply chain improvements and achieving operational targets, with the ability to manage both strategic and tactical aspects of planning

Desired Experiences

• MBA or Master’s degree
• Professional certification in supply chain management, operations, or engineering (APICS, PMP, Six Sigma)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $135,540.00 - $186,368.00 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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte