Job Description
Requisition Number: 68851
The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.
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.
Corning’s Businesses Are Ever Evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, We Accelerate And Transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, And Automotive Markets. We Are Changing The World With
- Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
- Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
- Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
- Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
- Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Role Purpose The Plant Supply Chain Manager, AO Phoenix is a key leader within the plant’s operations. This role serves as the single point of accountability for all supply chain-related activities at the site, ensuring seamless integration across supply chain functions. Responsibilities include supply planning, logistics, warehouse operations, and site-related procurement activities.
Collaborating closely with the Manufacturing & Engineering, the Plant Supply Chain Manager is a member of the plant leadership team and contributes to achieving the plant’s operational and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities - Serves as the primary liaison for supply chain matters within the plant leadership team.
- Directs the on-site integrated planning team, oversees short-term planning execution, including production planning, MRP, DRP, and site planning master data.
- Oversees logistics and related operations teams for efficient goods movement, storage, and distribution including overseeing site-related direct and indirect procurement activities such as guiding the procurement team on sourcing events, vendor negotiations, and contract management.
- Collaborates with Corporate and Business Unit procurement teams to align activities with broader supply chain strategies as well as with Manufacturing, Finance, HR, Engineering, and IT departments to align on shared objectives.
- Contributes to the Business Unit’s supply chain strategy by implementing site-level initiatives that enhance efficiency and resilience while aligning processes with the Business Unit strategy and site operational requirements.
- Manage and forecast inventory levels, utilizing best practices for inventory optimization and management of slow moving and obsolete inventory.
- Evaluates and recommends how to optimize the plant capacity, capability, and cost opportunities within the site to meet customer needs, program requirements, and delivery goals.
- Leadership for plant SIOP process, ensuring process rigor for timely supply response and documentation of assumptions and decisions.
- Champion at site for adoption of the Supply Chain digitalization roadmap including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or similar.
- Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of supply chain operations and identifies areas for improvement.
- Develops and mentors a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Required Education And Experience - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Operations, or related field. (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or manufacturing operations, with a focus on planning and execution.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Strong understanding of MRP, DRP, production planning, contract negotiations, and logistics/warehouse processes.
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
- Proficient in logistics and warehouse management best practices.
- Travel: Up to 10%
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $130,166.00 - $178,979.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
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, and career from day one
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- 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.
- 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .
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