Supply Chain Director, Solar

Corning Inc.; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 192,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Fully paid pension

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Senior-level Supply Chain Director to lead and optimize global supply chain functions across the division.

This role reports into the MAP and focuses on integrated planning, procurement, logistics, and customer experience with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and inventory optimization while partnering with Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, IT, and enterprise Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations or related field is required.
• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in supply chain management across planning, procurement, logistics and manufacturing.
• Deep experience in SIOP, inventory optimization and end-to-end supply chain planning.
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional alignment and operational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with divisional goals.
• Lead integrated planning, procurement, logistics, and customer experience.
• Partner with manufacturing, commercial, finance, and IT to deliver reliable service and cost competitiveness.
• Drive inventory optimization to meet service levels and working capital targets.
• Build and lead a global supply chain team and champion analytics-oriented capability.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presence

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Change management

Education

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

Tools

SCM software

Job description

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: 76465

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 Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Scope Of Position

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing all core supply chain functions across the division and/or MAP (market access point) within a 0-24 month horizon—including Integrated Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer. This role serves as the single point of accountability for all supply chain-related activities across the division, ensuring seamless integration across supply chain functions. This role will drive operational excellence, cost-efficiency, inventory efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the entire value chain and align with the division’s strategic goals.

This leader partners closely with Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, IT, and enterprise Supply Chain Centers of Excellence to deliver reliable customer service, optimized inventory, resilient supply, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence. The role requires strong business acumen, cross-functional influence, executive presence, and the ability to lead through complexity in a matrixed, multi-site, and global environment.

Key Responsibilities

End to End Supply Chain Leadership

• Define and execute the end-to-end supply chain strategy aligned with divisional/MAP and enterprise goals.
• Drive adoption of best practices and standardized process, tools and KPIs across the supply chain network and for all supply chain disciplines (integrated planning, procurement, logistics, customer experience)
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, commercial, finance, and IT.

Integrated Planning & Customer Experience

• Enforce the orchestration of global integrated planning processes across, sites, business, and regions for the short and mid-term horizon (0-24 months)
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting & customer supply chain integration and synchronisation.
• Drives inventory optimization to meet customer service levels and working capital targets.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to ensure continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and supplier performance metrics.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and supplier performance metrics.

Logistics & Distribution

• Optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks to improve service, speed, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and sustainability goals.

Talent & Capability Development

• Build and lead a high-performing global supply chain team.
• Champion workforce development, including upskilling in digital tools and analytics.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in supply chain management, with mixed experience in planning, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Deep experience in SIOP, inventory optimization and end to end supply chain planning.
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional alignment and operational transformation.
• Proven success operating in complex, multi-business, multi-site, or vertically integrated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $191,734.00 - $263,634.00 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].