Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Supervisor in the United States to optimize equipment, materials, and manpower across plant operations. You will collaborate with regional/global teams, drive service and cash flow performance, and participate in S&OP planning to align with business goals.

The role emphasizes capacity planning, inventory strategies, and lean tooling to increase efficiency. Strong project management and cross-functional experience are essential, with SAP ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience interacting across functions and at all levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Access).

Responsibilities

• Supervise procurement activities from requisition to payment.
• Manage inventory goals for raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure delivery metrics meet targets (On-time, cycle time).
• Drive continuous improvements using lean/six sigma tools.
• Support MES and ERP systems (SAP) as a system SME.
• Contribute to cross-functional project teams across Corning.
• Develop personnel objectives and conduct performance reviews.
• Generate reports to improve planning and operations.

Skills

Strong project management

Cross-functional collaboration

2 years supply chain experience

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

APICS certification

Lean Six Sigma certification

Business/Supply Chain related bachelor

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Supervisor in the United States to optimize equipment, materials, and manpower across plant operations. You will collaborate with regional/global teams, drive service and cash flow performance, and participate in S&OP planning to align with business goals.

The role emphasizes capacity planning, inventory strategies, and lean tooling to increase efficiency. Strong project management and cross-functional experience are essential, with SAP ERP