Global Demand Planner

Requisition Number: 77875   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. Scope of Position:

The Global Demand Planner position is a key role within the Corning Supply Chain.  The global demand planner is responsible for all demand planning/forecast activities associated with customers and finished good products for their respective product lines. The demand planner creates and maintains forecast models for their product line incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from commercial and product line management as well as incorporating other key external data sources.    The demand planner is the integration point between commercial & product line management and operations. Basic forecast modeling is the responsibility of this position. This position leads the dialogue each month for their respective product lines to come to a consensus on the short-term demand plan and overall long-term forecast.  An enthusiastic self-starter, with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to balance immediate / long term priorities and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity.  Key objectives will be maintaining and improving forecast and overall demand plan, delivering and improving on current forecasting and demand planning processes.

Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for short-term planning as well as the long-term forecast as part of a demand planning function. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated commercial and product line management assumptions. Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with commercial and product line management to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts. Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool. Closely coordinate and communicate changes in demand plan with supply chain and operations. Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process. Track and report performance of key metrics versus forecasts and