Global Planning Intern - Summer 2027
About the role
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. Our Optical Communications segment has 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, split into carrier network and enterprise network product groups. The Summer Intern will support the Global Planning team in developing insights, improving planning processes, and helping align demand, supply, capacity, and inventory considerations across the business. This role will also assist with customer supply chain management for key customers during a period of significant growth in this part of the business. The intern will work closely with members of the Global Planning team and cross-functional partners to analyze data, support planning activities, and contribute to initiatives that improve service, execution, and decision-making in a complex global supply chain environment. A job that shapes a life.
Responsibilities
- Support the Global Planning team with analysis related to demand, supply, capacity, and inventory
- Assist with customer supply chain management activities for key hyperscale data center customers
- Help gather, organize, and validate data used in planning, forecast discussions, and customer supply reviews
- Support work related to forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance tracking
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and planning summaries for internal stakeholders and customer-related discussions
- Partner with planning, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams on project work and process improvement efforts
- Contribute to initiatives related to planning processes, systems, and operational efficiency
- Assist with KPI tracking and help identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities in support of business growth
- Document action items, follow-ups, and key takeaways from cross-functional meetings
- Provide analytical and project support for strategic or operational supply chain