Production Planner II

Corning•Winston-Salem, NC

9d•$71,930 - $98,904•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics. At Corning, we apply our unparalleled expertise in glass science and manufacturing to make products that create new industries and transform people’s lives.The Production Planner II is responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing production activities to ensure the reliable delivery of products to our business partners. This is a mid-senior role at the intersection of operations, supply chain, and continuous improvement — with direct responsibility for leading cross-functional projects and driving planning system effectiveness across assigned product lines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
4–7 years of relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain
Experience leading and participating in cross-functional teams
Working knowledge of SAP or another MRP/ERP system
Understanding of core supply chain principles: planning, forecasting, capacity management, and purchasing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in cables, fiber, or industrial manufacturing environments
Project management experience
Continuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma background
Knowledge of inventory management principles
Capacity analysis experience
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent supply chain credential

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the master production schedule based on equipment, labor, and material availability; release production orders to operations, manage inventory plans, and peg finished goods to customer sales orders.
Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system inputs and planning strategies for assigned product sets; coordinate demand recognition for new product introductions and plant-to-plant transfers.
Analyze plant capacity models and report capacity consumption across product lines to support production forecasting, resource planning, and Available to Promise (ATP) management.
Lead new system implementation projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Planning and Procurement; use data analysis to evaluate manufacturing effectiveness and develop improvement recommendations.
Coordinate closely with production coordinators, team leaders, and plant procurement to align on short- and long-term production plan execution; report scheduling metrics and plan performance to management.