Global Master Planner

Corning•Charlotte, NC

8d•$82,207 - $113,035•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, with technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions. This role serves as the global owner of forecast, capacity, inventory, and delivery coordination for key customers, ensuring alignment between customer demand and Corning’s supply response. It acts as a central point of coordination across functions and regions to support reliable execution, proactive risk management, and strong service performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field with 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, scheduling, or customer-facing planning roles
Experience in forecast management, capacity planning, inventory management, and delivery performance.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and reporting/analytics tools

Nice To Haves

APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP), PMP, or Six Sigma
Master’s degree or MBA
Experience supporting global or multi region planning processes
Exposure to AI-enabled planning, predictive analytics, or digital supply chain tools.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly forecast coordination process and align planning teams to the latest customer demand signal
Monitor demand changes, supply risks, and capacity constraints, and drive mitigation actions
Maintain alignment between customer forecasts, purchase orders, supply plans, and inventory strategy
Monitor lead time and on-time delivery performance and escalate risks early
Coordinate inventory planning and execution where applicable
Serve as the primary global point of coordination for planning, execution, and customer-related supply risks
Lead regular reviews to provide visibility to performance, risks, and actions across teams