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Manager, Trade Compliance, Global Process Owner

Date: Dec 20, 2024

Location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28216Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66075

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.

Overview/Scope of Position:

Corning’s Global Supply Management (GSM) team provides process benchmarking, standardization, and governance for the logistics, warehousing, and trade compliance processes across multiple ERP systems. In this role, Global Process Expert will serve as a strategic leader in optimizing and governing trade compliance processes within both the Global Trade Management (GTM) system and multiple ERP systems, translating supply chain & logistical requirements into technical system solutions, and recommending appropriate system settings, integrations and functionalities necessary to realize trade compliance opportunities. The expert will drive trade compliance process improvements, ensure adherence to international trade regulations, develop documentation to drive best practices, support SAP S/4 HANA deployment projects to align trade compliance with the organization’s strategic objectives. Lastly, Global Process Expert documents and transfers subject matter expertise and recommendations to power users responsible for executing the overarching supply chain steps in ERP systems.

Purpose and Major Responsibilities of Position:

• Process Improvement Initiatives: Partner with Regional Trade Compliance Managers to identify and implement strategic initiatives to streamline trade compliance operations across GTM and ERP platforms, leveraging industry best practices to enhance performance and mitigate risks

• SAP S/4 HANA Deployment Projects Support: Own and deliver trade compliance subject matter expertise and leadership in SAP S/4 Hana deployments, ensuring trade compliance requirements are effectively integrated into the new system

• Process Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of trade compliance standard processes across GTM and ERP systems, ensuring clarity and consistency for stakeholders

• GTM System Strategy: Oversee the strategic enhancements of the Global Trade Management system to strengthen trade compliance processes, ensuring seamless integration with existing ERP systems

• ERP Integration : Formulate and execute strategies for integrating trade compliance functionalities across multiple ERP platforms, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and data integrity

• Trade Compliance Systems Framework : Develop and implement a strategic vision for trade compliance systems framework that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, positioning Corning as a leader in global trade practices

• Power Users Community : Delivery of subject matter expertise knowhow, training, and troubleshooting with end users while building up of power users in the businesses

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with logistics, procurement, finance, legal, and IT teams to drive a unified approach to trade compliance, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies

Personnel Interaction:

• Regional Trade Compliance Managers, Logistics Process Managers, Global Process Owners, operational logistics personnel, GLO / GSM / Division leadership

• IT Director and Managers, Supply Chain and GSM Technology

• ERP Transformation – PDLs, EPLs, MDM

• Working closely with all BU global operations personnel including project managers / process owners implementing GSM / GLO strategy

Minimum Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in international trade, supply chain, engineering or related field

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in configuring, deploying, and managingGlobal Trade Management systems (SAP GTS is an advantage)

• Understanding of emerging technology solutions and trends that can enhance andstrengthen the tradecompliance processes

• Familiaritywith international trade regulations, customs laws, and compliance requirements across various jurisdictions

• Strong ability to document processes clearly and concisely, ensuring accessibility and understanding for all stakeholders

• Experience with process improvement methodologies and ability to apply these principles to enhance trade compliance operations

• Strong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skillset with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across businesses

• Ability to travel 20%

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting SAP S/4 HANA deployment projects or similar ERP transformation programs is highly desirable

• Background in developing and delivering training programs, with a focus on fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement

• Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies to support the adoption of new processes and systems

• Project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $78,426.00 - $107,836.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.

• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte