Strategic Production Planner & Materials Coordinator

Corning Incorporated; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) matching

Pension

Medical/dental/vision

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated, in Michigan, is seeking a Production Planner/Buyer to plan, procure, and coordinate materials for manufacturing operations. You will develop production schedules, manage inventory, and collaborate with operations, logistics, and supply chain teams to meet demand while optimizing cost and resource use.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a technical field, 3+ years of experience, and strong skills in ERP/MRP, procurement, and MS Excel.

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 related manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, procurement, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; effective communication across the organization.
• Desired certifications CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., CPIM, CSCP are preferred.

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

Supply chain

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication

Education

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

CPSM

C.P.M.

CPIM

CSCP

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Corning Incorporated, in Michigan, is seeking a Production Planner/Buyer to plan, procure, and coordinate materials for manufacturing operations. You will develop production schedules, manage inventory, and collaborate with operations, logistics, and supply chain teams to meet demand while optimizing cost and resource use.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a technical field, 3+ years of experience, and strong skills in ERP/MRP, procurement, and MS Excel.