Returnable Packaging Planner

Corning•Hickory, NC

71d•$71,930 - $98,904

About The Position

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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related
Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement or packaging/engineering roles
Familiar with packaging, supply chain, and logistics processes
Data analysis and visualization experience
Experience in Project Management in leading projects and cross functional teams
Experience analyzing and using historical data to determine optimum solutions
Advanced MS Office proficiency

Nice To Haves

SAP proficiency
Proficiency with Excel, Power BI

Responsibilities

Coordinate the end-to-end return program, including recycling and inventory, by partnering with commercial teams, customer sites, logistics carriers, warehousing partners, plant planning, procurement, quality, engineering, packaging, and finance.
Track program deliverables, inventory, and business metrics, while identifying and driving improvements that reduce cost and enhance sustainability performance.
Communicate key program KPIs and progress updates to leadership on a monthly basis.
Maintain accurate all-in cost data for new versus returned reels, identify efficiency opportunities, and manage project cost tracking through Power BI.
Develop, maintain, and optimize customer-facing documentation, training materials, and internal communication tools to support program guidelines and return processes.
Establish standard processes to improve planning and purchasing visibility for off-site inventory located at customer sites, in transit, and at 3PL warehouses.
Expand the return program by identifying new customer opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, optimizing transportation and warehousing costs, maintaining quality standards, and sharing best practices across divisions.