Senior Global Demand Planner

Corning•Keller, TX

7d•$88,381 - $121,524•Onsite

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

Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar discipline
Minimum 3 years of supply chain experience, with a minimum of 2 years of forecasting experience
Very strong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) with ability to see the big picture as well as the individual details
Methodical and detail oriented – ability and willingness to dig through large amounts of data to find anomalies, outliers, and/or errors
Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
Proficient in Microsoft Office & Power BI
Experience with demand planning systems
Working knowledge of ERP systems or planning software applications
Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
Able to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Develop short-term and long-term demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation to support operational and strategic planning.
Analyze historical sales trends, demand drivers, and forecast data to build, maintain, and evaluate statistical forecast models.
Partner with commercial and product line management teams to gather current business intelligence and ensure accurate forecast assumptions.
Lead cross-functional discussions to reconcile forecast variances and refine demand plans based on updated inputs and market conditions.
Maintain the Demand Planning system as the baseline forecasting tool and ensure forecast data integrity.
Coordinate demand plan changes closely with supply chain and operations teams to support effective execution.
Prepare demand planning reports, track key forecast metrics such as wMAPE and FVA, and lead forecasting and demand planning enhancement projects.