Global Master Planner

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.

With our people, we 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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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 elevate 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career and matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, with total contributions ranging between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on age and years of service
• 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)
• 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