Supply Chain Execution Lead

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. The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics, and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs across commercial and industrial markets including display optics, semiconductor optics, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications, and cover glass for portable display devices.

About the role

The Supply Chain Execution Lead is accountable for ensuring alignment and performance across the end-to-end supply chain. Partnering closely with the Supply Chain Manager, this role helps ensure supply plans are executed effectively and shipment, supply, and revenue commitments are met. The position integrates production and material planning activities to align production capacity, material availability, inventory targets, and customer service objectives. It works cross-functionally with Plant Planning, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Division planning teams to monitor supply status, production progress, material constraints, and shipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional efforts to identify, implement, and coordinate solutions to resolve both near- and longer-term supply gaps.
• Support project initiatives and process improvement efforts focused on supply planning, optimization, reporting, coordination, and execution discipline.
• Implement process health metrics and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions where needed.
• Lead successful execution of the Integrated Business Planning process.
• Partner with regional or global integrated planning teams on execution and projects.
• Partner with Integrated Planning COE for continuous improvement and planning standards adoptions.
• Lead site improvement initiatives across planning systems and processes (ERP, APS tools).
• Promote standardization and best practices in integrated planning, ensuring Corning’s integrated planning process standards are adopted and implemented successfully.
• Engage with business unit and site teams on new product introductions and phase-outs to ensure planning readiness.
• Maintain effective communication across the supply chain network, influencing stakeholders to align on planning decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, supply planning, production execution, and order fulfillment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, driving follow-up, resolving supply issues, supporting KPI/business performance reporting, and contributing to planning or process improvement initiatives.
• Subject matter expertise in planning processes, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and inventory management.
• Advanced planning tools preferred; Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a high level of ownership and execution discipline.
• Proficiency in planning systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to lead and drive change in a dynamic environment.

This position requires U.S. citizenship to comply with Corning’s government contract requirements. Immigration sponsorship is not available.

Pay

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 aligned with key business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career, combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan (total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay).
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, and paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.