Planning Manager

Date: Aug 13, 2024

Location: Gurgaon, HR, IN, 122002

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 63989

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success. It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation. GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

About the role: Corning Inc. is seeking a Planning Manager to join our Global Supply Chain planning transformation. As a key player in our Supply Chain Planning Transformation, you'll collaborate with Global Process Owners (GPO) to develop and implement Corning’s Global supply chain planning work processes, standards, and tools.

In the initial 12 to 18 months, you will co-lead the creation of Corning’s Integrated Planning Standards. This role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of supply chain work processes and standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish efficient planning workflows.

After 12-18 this role might evolve into a Planning Operational leadership position. You will lead and develop a team of planners, physical and information flows across the End-To-End (E2E) operations value chain and optimize supply chain operations to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field. Master’s degree and professional certification (e.g., APICS, CSCP) are preferred

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, inventory management, or a related field

• Experience with SIOP demand and supply planning.

• Ability to build and lead teams to deliver results

• Excel in talent development, conflict resolution, and promoting a culture of operational discipline, driving both operational efficiency and long-term success

• Proficiency in S4 / Hana / APO / IBP

• Proven ability to build a strategic plan and execute it effectively

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-lead the creation of Corning’s Integrated Planning Standards

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the supply chain planning work processes

• Develop short, mid, and long-term supply plans to meet customer demand

• Implement inventory control policies and procedures

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and present findings to senior management

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the supply chain