Global Demand Planner

Global Demand Planner

Date: May 12, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74206

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. 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 Global Demand Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving demand forecasts for assigned product lines, serving as the integration point between Commercial, Product Line Management, and Operations. This role leads short- and long-term demand planning through forecast modeling, business intelligence, and external data, driving monthly consensus planning and ensuring accurate, actionable demand plans that support effective supply chain execution and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for short-term planning as well as the long-term forecast as part of a demand planning function.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated commercial and product line management assumptions.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with commercial and product line management to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software (SAP APO or other advanced planning systems) as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Closely coordinate and communicate changes in demand plan with supply chain and operations.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process.
• Track and report performance of key metrics versus forecasts and business plans, report to senior management as required, including but not limited to wMAPE and FVA.

Experiences/Education - Required

Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar discipline

Very strong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) with ability to see the big picture as well as the individual details

Methodical and detail oriented ability and willingness to dig through large amounts of data to find anomalies, outliers, and/or errors

Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)

Experiences/Education - Desired

Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts

Proficient in Microsoft Office & Power BI

Experience with demand planning and/or advanced planning systems

Working knowledge of ERP systems or planning software applications

Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities

Able to work in a team environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $74,072.00 - $101,849.00 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.

A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. 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. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our 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) to support you and your family.

Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.