Production Planner & Buyer: Drive Supply Chain Excellence

Corning Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & long-term incentives

401(k) matching

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Production Planner/Buyer to develop production schedules, procure materials, and coordinate inventory to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

You will optimize cost and supplier relations, collaborate across operations, and use ERP/MRP systems to manage material plans, leading to improved on-time delivery and inventory performance. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in supply chain or procurement, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, production planning, materials management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, procurement, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules, work orders, and material plans to support customer demand and operational objectives.
• Manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, services, spare parts, and consumables from requisition through delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels, material availability, capacity, lead times, and forecasts to ensure uninterrupted production and optimal inventory performance.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, logistics, warehouse, and supply chain teams to align production plans and material requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, resolve supply issues, and ensure continuity of supply while maintaining the best total cost position.
• Utilize ERP, MES, and planning systems to manage schedules, purchase orders, inventory transactions, and production performance.
• Analyze KPIs related to inventory, schedule adherence, on-time delivery, supplier performance, and production efficiency.
• Support process improvement initiatives, new product introductions, engineering changes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, supply chain procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Procurement

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel / Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a technical field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MES

SAP knowledge

Job description

Corning Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Production Planner/Buyer to develop production schedules, procure materials, and coordinate inventory to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

You will optimize cost and supplier relations, collaborate across operations, and use ERP/MRP systems to manage material plans, leading to improved on-time delivery and inventory performance. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in supply chain or procurement, with strong