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Corning Incorporated • Keller, TX • 1h ago

Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: Keller, TX, US, 76248

Company: Corning

Position is HYBRID

Requisition Number: 74618

The company built on breakthroughs.???

Join us.??

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.???

?Come break through with us.?

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

Involved in the overall planning, implementation, and optimization of all activities and support required for delivery of products to customers from Contract Manufacturing locations either drop ship or through distribution. Primary areas include authorizing materials acquisition, supply intelligence, supplier/manufacturing capacity knowledge, industry knowledge and transportation cost alternatives.

Key Responsibilities

Apply supply chain principles to support effective decision-making across planning, purchasing, inventory, and scheduling activities.

Coordinate with customer service, suppliers, receiving, manufacturing, and shipping to meet customer requirements using MRP systems to balance service, efficiency, and cost.

Manage raw material and finished goods inventory targets through strategic stocking decisions based on contracts, business strategy, and material availability.

Resolve material availability issues across multiple production lines and coordinate long-term supply concerns with Purchasing, Planning, and Product Line Management.

Support new product introductions and product transfers by coordinating materials and working closely with cross-functional teams, regional planning, and manufacturing sites.

Drive continuous improvement through Lean/iKaizen initiatives, monitor monthly objectives, and implement solutions aligned with divisional goals and customer needs.

Support procurement, logistics, and supplier management activities while monitoring part-level schedules, analyzing delivery exceptions, identifying root causes, and driving corrective actions.

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum 3 years experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, materials planning, procurement, logistics, or operations

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Experiences/Education - Desired

SAP knowledge and experience

Thorough understanding inventory management concepts

Basic accounting principles

Lean / Six Sigma

APICS (or similar) certification

Project planning

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $75,817.00 - $104,249.00 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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A job that shapes a life.?

Corning offers you the total package.?**

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

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.

Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

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