Material Planner/Buyer II

Corning Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension and retirement benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a materials buyer/planner to ensure on-time, cost-effective acquisition of raw materials and services for Concord operations.

You will manage end-to-end purchasing, inventory levels, and logistics, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to meet production needs. The role emphasizes GSM processes, ERP tools (PeopleSoft/SAP/MES), and cross-functional collaboration across supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years experience in a buyer or planning role.
• Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain.
• Experience in inventory management concepts.
• Experience using PeopleSoft, SAP, MES or similar purchasing and inventory tools.
• Experience with GSM processes and buying policies.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team and across multiple levels of the organization, including external suppliers/customers.
• Strong Excel skills, experience setting up planning models with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase raw materials, packaging, parts, services and supplies for Concord operations.
• Own the end-to-end purchasing and logistics process for DICE fiber and serve as the Free Trade Zone governance rep for fiber movement.
• Use the MRP system to build purchasing plans and production schedules; coordinate with multiple functions to meet customer requirements at the lowest cost.
• Own inventory goals through strategic stocking decisions and resolve material availability for common materials across production lines.
• Support divisional procurement, transportation, supplier management and logistics operations; help deploy GSM strategies.
• Support new product implementation by coordinating materials through final release to manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction using Supply Chain and Lean concepts.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

GSM processes knowledge

Planning models in Excel

Inventory management concepts

FTZ compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

MES

MRP 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.

Requisition Number: 79114

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 Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment and services, (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs, minimizing inventories while ensuring optimum materials utilization, and supplier performance. Frequent collaboration with counterparts in departments/division procurement roles to optimize material flow to and from suppliers while maintaining adequate inventory levels. This role is focused around material planning of direct raw materials for the fiber manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase raw materials, packaging, parts, services and supplies, including packaging materials, DICE fiber and inbound glass, raw materials to support Concord operations, and material reclaim logistics.
• Own the end-to-end purchasing and logistics process for DICE fiber and serve as the Free Trade Zone governance rep for fiber movement.
• Use the MRP system to build purchasing plans and production schedules. Coordinate with customer service, suppliers, receiving, manufacturing and shipping to meet customer requirements at the lowest cost.
• Own inventory goals through strategic stocking decisions. Resolve material availability for common materials across multiple production lines, and coordinate long-term supply issues with Divisional Purchasing, Planning and Product Line Management.
• Support divisional procurement, transportation, supplier management and logistics operations. Help develop and deploy Global Supply Management (GSM) strategies aligned with sourcing and business objectives.
• Support new product implementation by coordinating materials through final release to manufacturing, working closely with cross-functional project teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction using Supply Chain and Lean concepts. Join cross-functional teams on process improvement and supply chain issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with auditing requirements, Corning standards and the Global Buying Policy. Protect Intellectual Property (IP), and act as the main contact for RTP to resolve invoicing issues.

Education And Experience – Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3 experience in a buyer or planning role
• Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain
• Experience in inventory management concepts
• Experience using PeopleSoft, SAP, MES or similar purchasing and inventory tools
• Experience with GSM processes and buying policies
• Experience working in a cross-functional team and across multiple levels of the organization, including external suppliers/customers
• Strong Excel skills, experience setting up planning models with Excel

Desired Skills

• Experience as a plant or corporate buyer
• Experience with Free Trade Zones Compliance
• Knowledge and experience w/ MRP systems and Purchase Order modules
• SQL and Excel VB (Visual Basic) scripts and queries
• Yellow or Green Belt Certification
• Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience
• CPSM, APICS or certification related to Supply Chain

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $69,318.00 - $95,313.00 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].