Product Line Specialist, Data Center Business Unit, Cable Assemblies, Americas

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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

The Product Line Specialist (PLS) executes a strategy that supports the achievement of global sales growth and profitability.  Successful candidates are responsible for product definition and product positioning, as well as optimizing long-term profitability by balancing value pricing & customer demand position. The PLS also acts as a key interface between the Commercial, Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production Planning organizations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Product Line Manager (PLM) and Product Team members to execute product life-cycle management strategy
• Work with the PLM to contribute to the development of both long- and short-term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth
• Champion new product development and timely release through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Market Development, Technology and Manufacturing Operations
• Collaborate with global counterparts to drive product strategies
• Understand the competitive environment and devise plans to differentiate and counteract
• Interpret market demand and provide forecast input for capacity planning
• Support key day-to-day activities for various markets
• Formulate value propositions with commercial team to position against the competition
• Influence supply-chain and procurement to deliver best cost and service
• Provide product training and support to the Customer Representative (CSR) organization
• Assist in resolving product, quality, and service issues while balancing customer needs
• Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and costs

Competencies

People – Peer Relationships and Collaboration

• Extensive experience of cross functional team membership and facilitation
• Can solve problems and represent own interests while being fair

Business – Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Organization and Problem Solving

• Ability to clarify product development objectives, and supporting business case (NPV)
• Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in products and services

• Can effectively cope with change; can be decisive without having the total picture

• Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges and delivers information in a clear, concise, and useful manner

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Probes all fruitful sources for answers; sees hidden problems and thinks three steps ahead

Competencies Continued

Function/Technical – Product and Process Knowledge, Industry Acumen, Matrix Management

• Can operate similarly to a Project Manager to manage collaborations across the organization
• Anticipates changes in customer requirements or technology
• Uses change management to gain commitment related to the product line improvements
• Position Corning products to be designed into next generation customer applications
• Uses knowledge of competitor products/services to reinforce value proposition
• Uses knowledge of market demand to determine positioning of products
• Understands competitive landscape and intel to aid in decision making
• Verifies that creative customer solutions fit within the organization’s goals and strategy

Travel Requirements/Hours Of Work

• Up to 25% Domestic/International

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's Degree (required) – Engineering or Business (preferred)
• MBA (preferred)
• 2 to 5+ years of business experience - product line management, engineering, manufacturing or commercial/marketing are desired

Required Skills

• Ability to interface with both Design (Technology) and Manufacturing Engineering teams, to lead and influence product technical characteristics.

• Ability to work with other functional groups and deliver results across functional teams.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurship with ability to formulate visions/strategies and predict trends.
• Ability to plan, manage, execute multiple priorities and perform under pressure.
• Possess strong analytical skills coupled with understanding of financial statements.
• Demonstrates proactiveness and delivers results consistently in a timely manner.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $100,646.00 - $138,388.00 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. 

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• 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.
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