Master Data Operations Supervisor

Corning Incorporated; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Master Data Operations Supervisor in the New York area. This role leads a team to maintain accurate, timely master data within SAP and related systems, enabling reliable downstream processes.

You will ensure data standards, support SAP S/4HANA initiatives, and collaborate with planning, procurement, engineering, and finance to drive data accuracy and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Master Data Governance or ERP-related experience.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience leading work in a transactional master data environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Structured, SLA-driven work approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team operations by directing Data Specialists and balancing workloads.
• Provide coaching and issue support, training new team members and users.
• Oversee hands-on master data execution including materials, BOMs, routings, and setup.
• Maintain data standards and governance following procedures and controls.
• Drive data quality and compliance through audits, reports, and checks.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with planning, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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

Scope of the role:

The Master Data Operations Supervisor leads a team responsible for maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant master data in SAP and related systems. This role combines frontline people leadership with hands‑on contribution, ensuring stable daily operations.

Operating within established procedures, the Supervisor ensures high‑quality execution of master data processes, resolves day‑to‑day issues, and escalates exceptions as needed. This role is critical to enabling effective planning, procurement, manufacturing, and financial processes through reliable system data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily team operations by directing Data Specialists, balancing workloads, monitoring queues/logs/reporting, adjusting priorities, and ensuring service levels, accuracy, and turnaround targets are met.
• Provide coaching and issue support by training new team members and users, resolving routine delays or issues, and escalating more complex risks when needed.
• Oversee hands‑on master data execution including materials, BOMs, routings, related records, new part setup, and complex requests while ensuring readiness for downstream processes.
• Maintain data standards and governance by ensuring updates follow established procedures, naming conventions, internal controls, and Data Office governance requirements.
• Drive data quality and compliance through audits, reports, routine checks, deviation resolution, issue identification, escalation of systemic concerns, and audit readiness support.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with planning, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and finance while guiding stakeholders on data standards, supporting onboarding, and maintaining alignment across teams.
• Support SAP S/4HANA implementation through data readiness, testing, validation, process standardization, adoption of new capabilities, and partnership with transformation teams for smooth stabilization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years plus in Master Data Governance, or Supply Chain ERP relevant experience
• Experience working in ERP systems, preferably SAP or SAP S/4HANA
• Experience managing or leading work in a transactional master data environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to manage work in a structured, SLA-driven environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions
• Continuous improvement mindset and problem‑solving capability

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,679.00 - $113,684.00 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.