Product Line Planner - Premium & Specialty Fiber

Product Line Planner - Premium & Specialty Fiber Location: Wilmington, NC 28405; Concord, NC 28026; Charlotte, NC 28216 Company: Corning Role Purpose The Product Line Planner, Premium & Specialty Fiber is responsible for developing and maintaining the global premium & specialty fiber manufacturing supply and capacity plan of record as part of the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SiOP) process. This role requires close coordination with cross‑functional partners including the global supply chain team, commercial organization, production line managers, operations, engineering, and finance to ensure alignment between demand, capacity, and operational constraints. The planner analyzes manufacturing capabilities and translates business requirements into executable plans that support service, cost, and inventory objectives. Further, this role will support introduction of new specialty and premium products into the global planning process with a focus on support of the HSDC and advanced Photonics businesses. Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly SIOP supply planning process for Global Premium & Specialty Fiber, ensuring alignment with cost, service, and inventory objectives. Partner with Operations, Technology, and Product Development teams to validate planning assumptions that impact available capacity. Develop and maintain the global supply plan, balancing manufacturing capabilities with business commitments and inventory strategy. Review manufacturing and supply plans with leadership to gain alignment and support execution against business commitments. Conduct scenario analyses to assess capacity and supply impacts under varying assumptions, including product mix, equipment availability, and production performance. Lead planning scenarios for new product introductions (NPI) and capacity expansion initiatives. Serve as a key user and active contributor on the Kinaxis (Helix) project team, supporting adoption and transition to advanced planning tools. Under the direction of the Global Fiber Planning Manager, develop and maintain the 5-year equipment supply and capacity strategy for Global Premium & Specialty Fiber operations. Education and Experience – Required Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials planning, procurement, logistics, or operations Experience interfacing across multiple functions including commercial, supply chain, finance, and engineering Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills Desired Skills Experience in ERP / supply planning tools APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP or equivalent) This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $82,207.00 - $113,035.00 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. Benefits 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 have exceptional contributions. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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. Nearest Major Market Wilmington #J-18808-Ljbffr Corning Incorporated