Plant Supply Chain Manager, Fairport

Location: Fairport

Plant Supply Chain Manager, Fairport

** Date:
** May 30, 2026

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* Location:

** Fairport, NY, US, 14450

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 73994

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Corning's businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+ Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

+ Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

** Role

Summary:

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* The Plant Supply Chain Manager is a key leader within the plant's operations. This role serves as the single point of accountability for all supply chain-related activities at the site, ensuring seamless integration across supply chain functions. Responsibilities include supply planning, logistics, warehouse operations, and site-related procurement activities. The role reports (solid line) to the Division Supply Chain Manager and dotted line to the Plant Manager.

The Plant Supply Chain Manager is a member of the plant leadership team, as the primary liaison for supply chain matters, and contributes to achieving the plant's operational and strategic goals.

** Integrated Planning:*
* - Directs the on-site integrated planning team, overseeing short-term planning execution, including production planning, MRP, DRP, and site planning master data.

- Ensure alignment of planning processes with BU strategy and site operational requirements.

- Monitor and optimize inventory levels to meet service levels while minimizing costs.

- Drive adherence to planning standards and tools as defined by the BU Integrated Planning organization.

** Logistics & Warehouse Operations:*
* - Oversees logistics and related operations teams for efficient goods movement, storage, and distribution.

- Implement process improvements to optimize warehouse layout and material handling efficiency.

- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

** Procurement

Activities:

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* - Oversees site-related procurement activities (both direct and indirect) through a dotted-line reporting structure with site procurement professionals.

- Guide and support the on-site procurement team on sourcing events, vendor negotiations, and contract management for site-specific requirements.

- Collaborate with Corporate and BU procurement teams to align activities with broader supply chain strategies.

** Leadership &

Collaboration:

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* - Serve as the single point of accountability for all supply chain-related topics at the plant, providing oversight and support to the Plant Manager.

- Act as the primary liaison for supply chain matters, representing the function within the plant leadership team.

- Foster collaboration with cross-functional peers, including the Manufacturing, Finance, HR, Engineering, and IT, to align on shared objectives.

- Develop and mentor a high-performing team, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

** Strategic Contribution:*
* - Contribute to…