Senior Planner

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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. Role Purpose Responsible for developing and managing the master production plan to align customer demand, production capacity, and material availability, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient optical fiber and preform manufacturing operations. Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams, including Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Commercial departments, to develop and execute monthly and annual RSI plans, balancing demand, capacity, and cost to support business objectives. Develop innovative solutions to complex planning challenges, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Day to Day Responsibilities: Develop and manage monthly and annual RSI plans to ensure on-time delivery and optimized inventory levels, and responsible for BB/GB planning related work. Own master planning for preform and fiber products, including capacity planning and product mix optimization. Update RTS capacity based on RSU, equipment availability, and downtime inputs; propose capacity and mix plans aligned with demand forecasts. Proactively identify and resolve production planning issues and provide data-driven decision support to management. Manage end-to-end supply chain planning activities, including delivery scheduling and raw material purchasing coordination. Define order priorities and confirm delivery dates with Commercial and CSR teams based on WIP, capacity, and material availability. Monitor order changes, assess impacts, and communicate risks to cross-functional stakeholders. Control raw material and finished goods inventory levels; drive actions to reduce slow-moving inventory. Analyze planning data and provide regular performance and efficiency management reports. Lead planning system and process improvements, including SAP PP module optimization. Support new product deployment through planning system and workflow setup. Maintain and update master planning procedures and SOPs. Perform other work as assigned by manager. Education & Experiences Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management or a related field. Experience in optical fiber or related manufacturing industries, with a background in Supply Chain Management or Production / Operations Management, is preferred Supply Chain Management and Production / Operations Management experience At least 5 experiences in production planning, master production scheduling (MPS), and material requirements planning (MRP), with master planning experience in related industries Required Skills Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing processes and APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) Strong knowledge of master production planning (MPS) and material requirements planning (MRP) Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or above), DMAIC skills Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills Effective cross-functional communication and coordination, organization skills (sales, manufacturing, procurement, logistics) Ability to work well under pressure and respond to delivery and capacity fluctuations Proficient in Excel, SAP and data analysis tools (like as power BI) Solid understanding of supply chain management and manufacturing operations Soft Skills Strong self-learning capability with well-developed organizational and coordination skills Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities High integrity with a proactive and positive work attitude Desired Skills Solid knowledge of master planning, production planning, and supply chain operations Proficient in SAP (PP/MRP modules) and other planning-related systems Advanced proficiency in office software, especially Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint Good written and verbal communication skills in English Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. 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