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Date: Jul 20, 2026
Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 201807
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Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 75663
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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.
How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.
At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.
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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.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing APAC S&OP process, long term capacity planning, and communicating customer demand.
- Develop and deploy inventory strategies that align with best practices and maximizes value to company.
- Manages and optimizes work center capacities based upon demand.
- Support APAC’s Partnership Meeting (S&OP).
- Ensures effective communication with Global counterparts to realize global flexibility.
- Coordinate activities with plant and global resources to maximize speed and flexibility.
- Support Demand Management meetings as required for products.
- Support development and execution of Supply Chain agility plans.
- Represent manufacturing in forecast consensus meeting to balance statistical forecast with commercial inputs.
- Work with forecasting team to provide best possible MPS/MRP plans to plant.
- Assure effective implementation of planning strategies to optimize inventory and customer service metrics.
- Evaluate inventory stocking plans relative to actual inventory/service levels and work with tactical planner/buyers to adjust inventory stocking plans as needed.
- Support monthly RRSABC item reviews ensuring optimal MPS settings and inventory targets aligned to the project framework.
- Execute value stream map for key product lines from supplier to customer and drive resulting actions.
- Participates and support cost saving initiatives.
- Participates in product team meetings as required.
- Advise product team on critical considerations related to product life-cycle.
- Assist in the development of supply chain strategy and roadmap.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors’ Degree (Supply Chain major preferred).
- 5+ years of Supply Chain (Plan, Make, Source, and Deliver) Experience.
- 2+ years of Contract Manufacturing/OEM Experience.
- 2+ years of International/Multi-National Experience.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in MPS/MRP planning in a modern ERP system.
- Strong communication in a multi-national,multi-cultural environment.
- Effective presentation skills, translating complex data into easy to understand actionable information.
- Thorough understanding of all aspects of inventory management.
- Ability to motivate a team daily and to achieve long term goals.
- Ability to direct, manage, and work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic business and manufacturing environment.
- Capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve complex process problems.
- Ability to change priorities and tasks when necessary.
- Ability to drive strategic vision for the Contract Manufacturing and APAC planning team.
- Demonstrated ability to use LEAN and DMAIC techniques.
- Fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Fluent/proficient in Mandarin Chinese.
- Strong SAP knowledge.
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to work effectively within teams.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others and work across multicultural teams.
- Proven track record for driving for results- ability to exceed goals successfully.
- Ability to set clear objectives and measures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including effecting presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to act quickly and decisively.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at
[email protected].
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