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Date: Jul 7, 2026
Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216
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Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 76034
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.
Role Purpose
Serve as the global owner of forecast, capacity, inventory, and delivery coordination for key customers, ensuring alignment between customer demand and Corning’s supply response. This role acts as the central point of coordination across functions and regions to support reliable execution, proactive risk management, and strong service performance.
Scope
Supports global execution for key customers across product families and regions
Connects demand planning, supply planning, inventory strategy, and delivery performance
Oversees alignment to forecast, lead time, service, and inventory requirements where applicable
Key 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
Education and Experience: Required
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
Education and Experience: Desired
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.
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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make 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
[email protected].
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
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