North America Regional Planner Buyer

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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.

Corning's Optical Communications segment is a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, serving both carrier network and enterprise network customers worldwide. We are seeking an Regional Planner Buyer to lead planning, procurement, and inventory optimization supporting the delivery of fiber optic cable across our North America cable region. Core areas of responsibility include fiber purchasing, inventory management and optimization, order scheduling, and supply chain data analysis.

Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support North America regional production planning and master scheduling, including order management, resource planning, delivery promising, and production forecasting
• Execute tactical procurement for assigned materials (primarily fiber) — including purchase order (PO) submission, on-time delivery monitoring, expediting, and billing discrepancy resolution
• Optimize finished goods, work-in-process (WIP), and fiber inventory across North America regional plants
• Coordinate planning and execution across NA regional fiber and cable manufacturing facilities
• Support new system implementation projects and initiatives within Planning and Procurement
• Ensure compliance with the Global Buying Policy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering; or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite

Desired Qualifications

• Strong SAP or ERP system knowledge and hands-on experience
• Fiber or cable product knowledge
• Inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Direct manufacturing experience
• APICS certification
• Prior experience in optical fiber or cable manufacturing or planning

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $71,930.00 - $98,904.00 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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