Global Solar Logistics Leader & Strategy Architect

Corning Incorporated; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 136,157 - 187,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan and retirement support

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Manager, Logistics, Solar to lead global logistics strategies, oversee freight, warehousing, and trade compliance, and drive performance across a matrixed organization.

You will partner with leadership to optimize networks and control landed costs while guiding a high‑performing logistics team. You will further manage third‑party relationships, budgets, and ROI driven cost reductions, with duties spanning analytics, digital tools, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in global logistics, including freight, warehousing, and/or trade compliance operations.
• Experience managing and optimizing third‑party logistics providers and networks.
• Experience scaling logistics operations to support business growth.
• Experience with ERP, TMS, and WMS systems.
• Strong financial management and spend control experience.
• Proven leadership and matrix‑management capabilities.
• Experience working within a global organization and collaborating across regions.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global logistics strategies aligned with business objectives and growth needs.
• Partner with division leadership to optimize the global logistics network.
• Define long‑term network strategies to support future business requirements.
• Lead warehousing and distribution planning based on demand forecasts.
• Support landed cost modeling to improve supply chain decisions.
• Provide leadership to plant logistics teams and third‑party providers.
• Establish governance and audit logistics procedures with the Logistics Center of Excellence.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and effective logistics execution.
• Maintain service reliability, inventory flow, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage third‑party provider relationships, contracts, and performance.
• Own logistics budgets, spend management, and reporting.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive ROI‑based cost optimization programs.
• Lead logistics digital transformation, including visibility, scheduling, analytics, and automation.
• Support enterprise initiatives that drive standardization and operational excellence.
• Enhance logistics capabilities through systems, data, and digital tools.
• Build and develop a high‑performing logistics organization.
• Support talent acquisition, succession planning, and capability development.
• Ensure effective development plans for logistics team members.
• Champion employee engagement and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Operations

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP

TMS

WMS

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: 76467

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.

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 a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Scope of Position

The Sr. Manager, Logistics, Solar develops and executes global logistics strategies for the Solar business, providing leadership across freight, warehousing, distribution, trade compliance, duty and tariff management, and third-party logistics operations to improve quality, cost, delivery, and service performance.

This leader partners with cross-functional teams and Logistics Centers of Excellence to optimize operations, support growth, and drive supply chain performance across a global, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Strategy & Network Design

• Develop and execute global logistics strategies aligned with business objectives and growth needs.
• Partner with division leadership to optimize the global logistics network.
• Define long-term network strategies to support future business requirements.
• Lead warehousing and distribution planning based on demand forecasts.
• Support landed cost modeling to improve supply chain decisions.
  
  

Operations & Supply Chain Execution

• Provide leadership to plant logistics teams and third-party providers.
• Establish governance and audit logistics procedures with the Logistics Center of Excellence.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and effective logistics execution.
• Maintain service reliability, inventory flow, and customer satisfaction.
  
  

Commercial & Cost Leadership

• Manage third-party provider relationships, contracts, and performance.
• Own logistics budgets, spend management, and reporting.
• Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive ROI-based cost optimization programs.
  
  

Technology, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Lead logistics digital transformation, including visibility, scheduling, analytics, and automation.
• Support enterprise initiatives that drive standardization and operational excellence.
• Enhance logistics capabilities through systems, data, and digital tools.
  
  

Talent & Capability Development

• Build and develop a high-performing logistics organization.
• Support talent acquisition, succession planning, and capability development.
• Ensure effective development plans for logistics team members.
• Champion employee engagement and retention.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in global logistics, including freight, warehousing, and/or trade compliance operations.
• Experience managing and optimizing third-party logistics providers and logistics networks.
• Experience scaling logistics operations to support business growth.
• Experience with ERP, TMS, and WMS systems.
• Strong financial management and spend control experience.
• Proven leadership and matrix-management capabilities.
• Experience working within a global organization and collaborating across regions.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience within high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects focused on cost, performance, innovation, or digital transformation.
• Experience working with teams, suppliers, or customers located in Asia.
• Professional certifications such as APICS, Six Sigma, or Lean.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading change, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with logistics, supply chain, and digital transformation tools.
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $136,157.00 - $187,216.00 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 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] .