Job Description

Requisition Number: 74918

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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.

Purpose of Position

• Manages supply chain from end-to-end (supplier to customer) to enable sustainable competitive advantage.
• Defines and executes division supply chain strategy aligned with business strategy (commercial, technology, manufacturing, quality, supply management) at a plant, small business or site level. Works proactively with cross-functional teams to meet business needs, improve customer satisfaction and supply chain performance.

Day to Day Responsibility

• Evaluates and improves overall supply chain process and systems to enhance supply chain effectiveness between supplier, customers and Corning.
• Creates lean, end-to-end supply chains to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of orders to customers in the most cost-efficient way.
• Balances manufacturing capacity and production schedule with customer demands.
• Supports commercial group to create effective supply chain processes with customers and resolve any customer issues.
• Links the Commercial strategy to the Manufacturing strategy.
• Works directly with customer organization to enhance supply chain effectiveness between customer and Corning.
• Works with manufacturing team or external vendors to ensure product delivery, quality, and cost.
• Collaborates with product development team, supply management, logistics, trade compliance, legal, etc.
• Lead and manage supply chain team to achieve department objectives, while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support team development through coaching, performance feedback, training, and succession planning to build team capability and long-term organizational success.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiates contracts with outside suppliers.
• Develops short-term supply chain operations plans consistent with long-term objectives.
• Insures all regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines and local regulations.
• Tracks, communicates, and supports key metrics to achieve product team goals and objectives.
• Creates and executes budget for supply chain logistics.
• Comply all company EHS rules (Include: Policy, Procedure, SOP and other requirements).
• Other duties assignment by manager.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain management or other related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years supply chain experience in multi-national companies.
• Global work experience, working across different regions and cultures.
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership skills.

Required Skills. Competencies, or Certification

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill, strong leadership and teamwork spirit.
• Self-motivated, willing to work under pressure. High sense of responsibility.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Mandarin & English

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 accommodations@corning.com.