Product Line Planner, Fiber

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions across the communications industry.

Role Purpose
The Product Line Planner, Fiber is responsible for enhancing visibility, reporting, and utilization of global fiber inventories across both fiber and cable businesses. This role focuses on identifying slow‑moving inventory segments and driving corrective actions in collaboration with supply chain, commercial, and PLM teams. The Product Line Planner also leads Global Coloring and Ringmarking planning activities for Fiber and Cable as part of the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SiOP) process. In addition, the role identifies and drives projects that support Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) supply chain initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact across Fiber and Cable for optimizing global fiber supply distribution through third‑party and intercompany channels.

Own and continuously enhance global fiber inventory visibility, partnering with internal teams to improve dashboards, reporting, and key performance metrics.

Lead inventory review processes to support disposition decisions and actions needed to maintain healthy global inventory levels.

Collaborate with extended supply chain, commercial, and Product Line Management teams to identify and move slow‑moving inventory.

Act as the key supply chain partner for the development and implementation of next‑generation inventory management solutions with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.

Partner with regional planning teams as part of the monthly SIOP process to develop and execute the global Coloring and Ringmarking plan of record across Fiber and Cable.

Serve as the subject matter expert for global Coloring and Ringmarking capacity and capability, supporting both current execution and long‑term scenario planning tied to growth and evolving fiber identification requirements.

Lead and support supply chain strategy projects while collaborating with the Supply Chain Solutions team to develop and implement new supply chain capabilities.

Education and Experience – Required

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials planning, procurement, logistics, or operations

Experience interfacing across multiple functions including commercial, supply chain, finance, and engineering

Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills

Desired Skills

Experience in ERP / supply planning tools

APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP or equivalent)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,207.00 - $113,035.00 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.

Benefits

Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.

Full‑time pension benefit with fixed contributions, matching 401(k) contributions up to 12% of pay.

Health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, life insurance, disability, disease management, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues for exceptional contributions.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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