Head of Integrated Planning

Corning Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Company-paid pension plan

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks a seasoned Supply Chain leader to join the Integrated Planning transformation team. You will build global planning capabilities and standards, partnering with Corning’s businesses to drive best-in-class planning practices.

This role oversees design and implementation of planning processes, drives SIOP adoption, and optimizes service, cost, and working capital while developing a high‑performing planning organization with clear growth potential into broader leadership.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in supply chain planning or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leadership and talent development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of Integrated Planning standards.
• Design, develop, and implement planning standard work processes.
• Partner with businesses to adopt best practices in material, production, and distribution plans.
• Support SIOP implementation globally and translate agreements into plans.
• Define inventory plans, safety stock, and optimize cash flow.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
• Attract, develop, and retain top supply planning talent.

Skills

SIOP experience

ERP skills (SAP)

Leadership

Strategic planning

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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.

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.

The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Role Scope

Corning Inc. is seeking a senior Supply Chain leader to join the Integrated Planning transformation team. As a key player in our Supply Chain transformation, this role will focus on building the global supply chain planning capabilities and standards for Corning, as well as partnering with Corning’s businesses to lead their planning transformation journey towards best-in-class practices.

This leader will oversee the design, development, and implementation of supply chain planning work processes and standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams at Corning’s businesses to effectively implement, lead change management and adoption of planning standards.

As a member of the Integrated Planning team, s/he will be a key contributor of optimizing Corning Supply Chain from a service, cost, and working capital perspective and contributing to the global integrated plan organization. This role is highly visible and has growth potential to evolve into a broader leadership position.

Key Responsibilities of the role but are not limited to:

• Lead the creation of Corning’s Integrated Planning standards.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the supply chain planning standard work processes for Corning’s businesses.
• Core partner to Corning businesses in adopting best in class practices in the creation and execution of raw material, production, and distribution plan for short/mid/long-term planning horizons, to meet customer demand.
• Support SIOP process implementation for Corning globally and how to effectively translate agreements into a material, production and distribution plan for Corning’s businesses.
• Lead the standard work process, policies and procedures to create effective inventory plans, actions, and results, including defining Safety Stock, generating plans for SLOB and optimizing overall cash to serve for the business.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the supply chain.
• Attract, develop, and retain top supply planning talent in the organization. Build capabilities of the team.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, inventory management, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Brings a creative and progressive lens on how to design and develop a supply chain (planning) organization, creating the appropriate structure and goals/objectives that will elevate accountability, create a sense of urgency, and establish a customer service mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with deep SIOP experience that will drive better collaboration across functions and improve demand and supply planning.
• Ability to build and lead teams to deliver results; Excels in talent development, conflict resolution, and promoting a culture of operational discipline.
• Proficiency in advanced ERP environments. SAP Preferred.
• Proven ability to build a strategic plan and execute it effectively.
• Ability to identify and execute process improvement initiatives that will drive productivity improvements, reduce costs and improve profitability.
• Disciplined approach to prioritization of work, project commitment and continuous improvement within Product Supply and across the Company, ensuring that the organization is becoming more effective in advancing performance.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

The range for this position is $154,680.00 - $212,685.00 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].