Sr. Manager, Logistics Center of Excellence

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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.

Requisition Number: 78126
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.
The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

The Senior Manager, Logistics Center of Excellence (COE) is responsible for leading the development and deployment of enterprise-wide standards, processes, and best practices across logistics, warehousing, trade compliance, and SAP-related logistics capabilities. This role will drive operational efficiency, consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization by establishing scalable frameworks and partnering cross-functionally with business, operations, and technology teams.
This leader will manage a team and serve as a strategic partner in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, improving system utilization, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Develop and implement standard processes across logistics and warehousing operations.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve efficiency, service, and cost performance.
• Partner with site and regional leaders to ensure adoption of best practices and operating standards.
• Monitor performance and compliance to support continuous improvement.

• Establish and maintain standardized trade compliance processes across the organization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure import/export activities meet regulatory requirements.
• Support risk mitigation through controls, training, audits, and corrective actions.
• Embed trade compliance requirements into logistics operations and standard processes.

• Lead standardization of SAP-enabled logistics and warehousing processes.
• Partner with IT and business teams to improve system usage, process consistency, and reporting.
• Translate operational needs into scalable system and process improvements.
• Support system enhancements, testing, training, and change management.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing COE team.
• Set clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with business objectives.
• Build strong partnerships across operations, supply chain, compliance, finance, and IT.
• Influence stakeholders at multiple levels to drive alignment, adoption, and execution of standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, trade compliance, or related operational excellence…