Sr. Data Specialist
- Location
- Fairport, NY
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 21 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
Skills
About this role
Requisition Number: 79074 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. The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices. Purpose of Position The Senior Data Specialist supports supply chain execution by maintaining accurate, timely, and consistent product and supply chain master data in SAP and related systems. This role ensures critical operational data meets established process standards, internal controls, and service-level expectations. Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Create, update, deactivate, and validate product and supply chain master data, including materials, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and related records. Support new part setup, mass data updates, business changes, projects, and system initiatives. Ensure master data follows defined naming conventions, data rules, documentation requirements, and process standards. Monitor data quality through reports, routine checks, audits, and validation activities. Investigate, resolve, and escalate data-quality issues, recurring errors, process breakdowns, and data risks. Partner with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other teams to gather required inputs and complete data requests accurately. Support users with master data processes, standards, onboarding, and training as needed. Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, SAP system changes, and SAP S/4HANA deployment activities.
Travel Requirements Travel requirements are not specified; limited travel may be needed based on business or project needs. Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered. Experience working in ERP systems, preferably SAP or SAP S/4HANA. Experience maintaining product master and supply chain master data in a transactional or operational environment. Experience supporting cross-functional supply chain processes and data flows across connected systems is preferred.
Desired Skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Knowledge of SAP master data, including material masters, BOMs, routings, and related supply chain records. Ability to manage work against established turnaround times and service-level expectations. Strong data validation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify process gaps, recurring data issues, and improvement opportunities. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative, customer-service-oriented approach when working with cross-functional teams. Comfortable working in a structured,