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Material Planner & Buyer II

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Location: Winston-Salem, NC, US, 31520

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66904

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.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently 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.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Scope of Position:

Responsible for assured supply of materials, equipment and services, (on time, best price, high quality) in addition to competitive costs, minimizing inventories while ensuring optimum materials utilization, and supplier performance. This role is focused around material planning of direct raw materials for the cable manufacturing process.

Day to Day Tasks:

• Source and purchase raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.

• Support divisional procurement, transportation, supplier management, and logistics operations to ensure customer’s requirements are met at the lowest cost.

• Utilizes knowledge of Supply Chain concepts and principles in all decision processes.

• Coordinate schedules with customer service, suppliers, receiving, manufacturing, and shipping to ensure customer’s requirements are met.

• Utilize MRP system to develop purchasing plans and production schedule for assigned products while balancing operational efficiency and minimizing costs.

• Assists with Business Global Supply Management (GSM) Strategy Development. Deploys GSM strategies and plans to make decisions necessary to purchase product or services, aligned with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies

• Accountability for raw material and finished goods inventory goals driven by strategic stocking decisions based on contract, business strategy, or material availability needs.

• Resolution of material availability for common materials across multiple production lines.

• Coordinate long term supply issues with Divisional Purchasing/Planning and Product Line Management.

• Support new product implementation, and coordinate materials for the final release to manufacturing operations. This activity requires working closely with cross-functional project teams.

• Analyze and implement solutions or strategies for business problems based on the customer’s business goals, objectives, needs, existing systems infrastructure and input from senior personnel.

• Contribute to the achievement of organizational goals through Continuous Improvement iKaizen Program utilizing Supply Chain and Lean concepts.

• Monitor and coordinate the execution of part number level schedules to meet or exceed delivery targets (OTP, OCT, PLT). Analyze exceptions to determine root causes, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.

• Special project assignments as required.

• Recommends changes to purchasing practices/supply management to ensure conformance with established laws, policies, and ethical principles activity-based costing). Participates in the planning and implementation of these changes.

• Acts as main contact for RTP to ensure invoicing issues are eliminated or resolved immediately.

• Participates in cross-functional teams focused on process improvements, cost reduction and supply chain issue resolution

• Protects Intellectual Property (IP).

• Ensures compliance with internal and external auditing requirements and Corning standards

• Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.

Travel:

• Minimal, Less than 5% Domestic/International travel

Hours / work schedule:

• 8am-5pm, M-F. 40+ hours / week.

• Weekend / off-hours coverage required to support a 24/7 operation

Required Skills & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 2-5+ years relevant experience

• Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain.

• Experience as a plant or corporate buyer.

• Experience with GSM processes and systems.

• Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.

• SAP knowledge and experience w/ MRP systems and Purchase Order modules

• Thorough understanding inventory management concepts

• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve complex problems

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic business and manufacturing environment

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks

Desired Skills:

• Experience working across multiple businesses, division and/or technologies.

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow, or Green Belt Certification

• Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience.

• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS or certification related to Supply Chain.

Soft skills:

• Detail oriented, accurate, organized, team player, flexible, reliable, ability to multi-task

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This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $69,318.00 - $95,313.00 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: Brunswick