External Manufacturing Supply Chain Analyst

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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.

Role Purpose:

Support external manufacturing supply chain operations, including planning, procurement, inventory management, supplier collaboration, logistics, and performance reporting. Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and best‑practice documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal teams and external manufacturing suppliers to proactively resolve material availability issues.
• Plan and execute end‑to‑end supply chain activities to meet customer demand and service objectives.
• Own and resolve customer supply issues, coordinating cross‑functionally as needed.
• Support new product introductions and product transfers by aligning material & capacity plans across internal and external sites.
• Track, analyze, and report key supply chain performance metrics, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with global and regional supply chain teams to develop, document, and deploy best practices.

Experiences/Education - Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in one or more of the following: supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials planning, procurement, logistics, or operations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Understanding of inventory management principles
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, global, matrixed environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Experiences/Education - Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field
• 1-3 years of supply chain experience in a global manufacturing environment
• Proven experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams across regions and time zones
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC or S/4HANA)
• Lean / Six Sigma experience or certification
• APICS or similar supply chain certification
• Project planning & leadership experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $63,000.00 - $86,625.00 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.

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• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
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