Supply Chain Lead

Corning Inc.; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Healthcare benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Employee assistance program

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Execution Lead to ensure end-to-end alignment of production plans, materials, and customer service.

You will partner with Plant Planning, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Division planning teams to monitor status and resolve supply gaps while supporting the monthly IBP process and weekly operating reviews. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years in supply chain roles, strong SAP/ERP expertise, advanced Excel, and a proven

Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, planning, production execution, and order fulfillment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, driving follow-up, resolving supply issues, and contributing to KPI reporting.
• SME on planning processes, ERP systems (e.g. SAP), inventory management; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with ownership and execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts to identify and resolve near- and longer-term supply gaps.
• Support projects and process improvements focused on planning, optimization, reporting, coordination, and execution.
• Implement health metrics and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead successful execution of the Integrated Business Planning process.
• Partner with regional/global planning teams and COE for continuous improvement and standardization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Advanced planning tools

ERP systems

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.

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.

The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.

Role Purpose

The Supply Chain Execution Lead is accountable for ensuring alignment and performance across the end-to-end supply chain. Partnering closely with the Supply Chain Manager, this role helps ensure supply plans are executed effectively and shipment, supply, and revenue commitments are met. This role ensures alignment of production capacity, material availability, inventory targets, and customer service objectives by integrating production and material planning activities.

This position works cross-functionally with Plant Planning, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Division planning teams to monitor supply status, production progress, material constraints, and shipment readiness. The role also leads efforts across functions to identify, implement, and coordinate solutions to resolve both near- and longer-term supply gaps, while driving follow-up on key issues, supporting the monthly IBP process, facilitating weekly operating reviews, developing KPI and business performance reporting, and aligning teams on priorities, risks, and actions. This role leads project initiatives and process improvements related to supply planning and supply chain optimization. Through these efforts, this role helps identify and implement efficiency gains and strategies to improve end-to-end supply planning across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Planning
  • Lead cross-functional efforts to identify, implement, and coordinate solutions to resolve both near- and longer-term supply gaps.
  • Support project initiatives and process improvement efforts focused on supply planning, optimization, reporting, coordination, and execution discipline.
• Performance Management
  • Implement process health metrics and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions where needed.
  • Lead successful execution of the Integrated Business Planning process
• Process and System Optimization
  • Partner with regional or global integrated planning teams on execution and projects.
  • Partner with Integrated Planning COE for continuous improvement and planning standards adoptions. Lead for the site improvement initiatives across planning systems and processes (ERP, APS tools).
  • Promote standardization and best practices in integrated planning, ensuring Corning’s integrated planning process standards are adopted and implemented successfully
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage with business unit and site teams on new product introductions and phase-outs to ensure planning readiness.
  • Maintain effective communication across the supply chain network, influencing stakeholders to align on planning decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, supply planning, production execution, and order fulfillment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, driving follow-up, resolving supply issues, supporting KPI/business performance reporting, and contributing to planning or process improvement initiatives.
• SME on planning processes, ERP systems (e.g. SAP), inventory management. Advanced planning tools preferred; Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a high level of ownership and execution discipline.
• Proficiency in planning systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to lead and drive change in a dynamic environment.

*In order to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements at this location, if you receive an offer of employment for this position, you will need to provide documentation of your U.S. citizen status.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$82,207.00-$113,035.00 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] .