About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Role Purpose</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Planning Supervisor leads production planning, material planning, and buying activities to support manufacturing operations. This role converts demand forecasts and customer orders into executable production and material plans, ensuring on‑time delivery, efficient inventory levels, and stable shop‑floor execution through close cross‑functional coordination.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and maintain Master Production Plans (MPS) based on demand forecasts, customer orders, capacity, and material availability.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Define and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production targets; address plan variances.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Oversee material planning (MRP) to ensure uninterrupted production and optimized inventory levels.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Supervise procurement activities and supplier follow‑up to ensure timely material availability in line with material plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate with Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, and Logistics to resolve production and supply issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Track and report key KPIs such as schedule adherence, on‑time delivery, and inventory performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Continuously improve planning processes, workflows, and ERP/MRP or other systems effectiveness.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead, prioritize, and support planning team members to ensure effective execution.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Experiences/Education - Required</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Business,</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">or a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to integrate demand forecasts and customer orders into executable plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role is required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Leadership and team management skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of MPS, MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Experiences/Education - Desired</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with manufacturing processes is preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Possess project management experience and capabilities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and cross‑functional coordination skills</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What Makes This Role Attractive</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position offers you the opportunity to join Corning, a truly global company with over 170 years of innovation excellence. You will make a meaningful impact by working within a cross‑functional, multinational team, contributing to core supply chain operations and supporting critical business initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Corning is widely recognized for its strong R&D‑driven culture, technological leadership, and long‑term commitment to sustainability. The company provides a stable yet dynamic environment where employees are encouraged to take on challenges, innovate, and grow.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This role represents an exceptional opportunity to deepen your professional expertise, expand your global perspective, and build a rewarding career with an organization that continues to shape industries and improve lives worldwide.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Planning Supervisor role offers a clear career path toward Supply Chain Manager and future Global Supply Chain leadership opportunities, providing exposure to end‑to‑end supply chain operations and international collaboration.</span></p></div></div></div>