Product Line Specialist

Requisition Number: 77922   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.     Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation  Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Purpose of Position   •    Develops and executes a product line strategy that supports the achievement of desired product line sales growth and profitability Major Responsibility   Works closely with, or leads, a cross-functional product team consisting of functional leads from Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and/or Sales to: •    Develop the product or product line’s market value proposition and pricing strategy. •    Develop and execute the product line planning process, including the identification of critical projects to be undertaken for the year. •    Find the optimal solution (balancing the needs of Corning and the customer) to all product issues related to performance (i.e., specs, attributes, services), quality, share growth, customer needs (contract management) •    Create an intellectual property and standards strategy for the product line. •    Understand downstream market requirements and assess competitive threats and implications for the business. •    Create long-term forecasting plans. •    Works with Program Management or New Business Development to ‘receive’ new products, as appropriate. •    Develops a compelling market value proposition that differentiates Corning’s products and services in the marketplace. •    Develops the product line strategy and manages the product line through the stages of innovation, from product concept through commercialization and life-cycle management, as appropriate depending on the stage of handoff from Program Management or New Business Development •    May manage a portfolio of markets, in the case where the product line’s products hold different positions within the markets they reach. •    Identifies the best mix for the market(s) through effective segmentation and portfolio rationalization. •    Optimizes inventory management related to the product line by coordinating information flow, as needed, between Forecasting, Sales, Manufacturing, and other parties as needed. •    May get involved in supply chain disruption issues to influence or make decisions on global order and Development/Manufacturing