Plant Supply Chain Manager, EMC

Corning Inc.; Painted Post (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Painted Post, NY, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the Erwin Manufacturing Complex’s planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics to support production and customer demand.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain, strong ERP/MRP and SAP experience, and leadership in a plant or site setting, with S&OP participation and Lean/Six Sigma training. Corning offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials management, production planning, logistics, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading production planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and material flow processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and supply chain reporting/analytics tools.
• Experience leading a plant or site supply chain function.
• Experience participating in S&OP, demand planning, or demand/supply alignment processes.
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience with SAP or another large-scale ERP platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supply chain function across planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and material flow to meet safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity goals.
• Develop and coach the site supply chain team with accountability and collaboration.
• Drive demand and supply planning processes, including S&OP alignment.
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks such as shortages and capacity constraints.
• Ensure ERP/MRP discipline and master data integrity.
• Collaborate with procurement, suppliers, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to maintain material availability.
• Oversee warehousing, inbound/outbound logistics, and material movement for accurate deliveries.
• Establish and monitor KPIs on inventory, service levels, and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory, and warehousing.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Forecasting & S&OP

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Supply chain analytics tools

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.

Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose

The Supply Chain Manager leads plant supply chain activities for the Erwin Manufacturing Complex, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support production and customer demand. This role oversees planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics while partnering across the business to optimize performance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the site supply chain function, overseeing production planning, materials management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and material flow to support safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity objectives.

Manage and develop the site supply chain team through coaching, performance management, and a focus on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Drive demand and supply planning processes, including S&OP participation, to align customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and material availability.

Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, including material shortages, demand fluctuations, capacity constraints, and schedule disruptions.

Ensure ERP/MRP discipline, transaction accuracy, and master data integrity to support effective planning and execution.

Partner with procurement, suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain material availability, optimize inventory, and improve supply chain performance.

Oversee warehousing, material handling, and inbound/outbound logistics operations to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient material movement and customer delivery.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), providing leadership with visibility into inventory, service levels, operational performance, and supply risks.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, inventory optimization, warehouse operations, logistics efficiency, and overall supply chain performance.

Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials management, production planning, logistics, inventory control, or manufacturing operations
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process-driven environment
• Demonstrated experience leading production planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and material flow processes
• Experience working cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and supply chain reporting/analytics tools
• Experience leading a plant or site supply chain function
• Experience participating in S&OP, demand planning, or demand/supply alignment processes
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP
• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification
• Experience with SAP or another large-scale ERP platform

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.

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 ofrace, 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] .