Supply Chain Solutions Manager

Overview

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. Our Optical Communications segment is a provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, with product groupings in carrier network and enterprise network.

Requisition Number: 72992

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Purpose

Lead the strategic direction and continuous improvement of supply chain ERP platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategy and maximizing value delivery. The Sr. Manager is accountable for product ownership of SAP ECC MM/PM modules for SC/Mfg globally, executive communication, end user adoption, and the development of a high-performing team of experts.

• Provide strategic leadership to a team of senior experts, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting the professional growth of future leaders within the organization.
• Act as the primary product owner for SAP ECC MM/PM and S/4 modules, ensuring platform capabilities are maximized to deliver measurable business value.
• Manage the lifecycle of the platform by developing and executing a roadmap that aligns with business requirements and supports long-term strategy.
• Ensure the supply chain platform consistently delivers value by engaging stakeholders and business leaders.
• Lead a team that includes Subject Matter Experts and Super Users, providing guidance on system configuration, local adaptations, best practice standards, training, and troubleshooting.
• Track usability metrics globally and address off-system exceptions that generate value leakage.
• Ensure standardization and global distribution of system configuration improvements.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure business requirements are addressed with optimal design.
• Lead Project Managers and SMEs in system enhancements, upgrades, or expansions through projects.
• Own and execute change management plans to promote user adoption and ensure smooth transitions during system updates or process changes.
• Oversee the development and deployment of advanced training programs and resources, ensuring readiness for new technologies and processes.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Leadership and stakeholders to update on changes and ensure proper prioritization of system enhancements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain Leadership, providing regular executive-level updates on platform performance, risk mitigation, and strategic opportunities.
• Leverage Lean, Agile, and other methodologies to lead projects related to strategic initiatives, system upgrades, expansions, and new implementations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting and enabling supply chain systems or related roles with exposure to system configuration and optimization.
• Experience leading a supply chain team or overseeing subject matter experts or super users.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with change management principles, especially in technology or system adoption.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into business-friendly terms.
• Demonstrated expertise as a product owner or program leader for SAP ECC MM/PM or S/4 HANA.
• Exceptional executive communication skills to influence and align senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and executing talent strategies to build organizational capability and succession pipelines.

• Certifications in APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or similar certifications.
• Certifications in SAP Procurement, Production…