Global Planning Manager Carrier Hardware & BC/VZ/BS/Charter

Global Planning Manager Carrier Hardware & BC/VZ/BS/Charter

Date: Apr 30, 2026

Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74600

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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

The Global Planning Manager is responsible for developing and executing global supply chain strategies to align capacity, demand, and supply across regions while ensuring exceptional service to customers. This role leads the Customer Supply Chain Analysts, manages customer relationships, and drives performance improvements across the end to end supply chain. The manager will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize operations, mitigate risks, and meet corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive global customer replenishment strategies while improving forecast accuracy and managing inventory transitions for new product introductions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure flexible capacity models and robust contingency plans are in place across product lines.
• Drive global supply chain initiatives related to security of supply, inventory optimization (iMAX), and SLOB management, while guiding Product Line Planners in their execution.
• Develop and execute strategic supply chain initiatives, ensuring product availability and operational efficiency at both global and product-specific levels.
• Set global KPIs for supply chain performance and monitor key metrics such as on time delivery, inventory levels, and cost efficiency, ensuring that Product Line Planners meet their respective targets.
• Lead global cross functional teams in the planning and execution of improvement projects related to supply chain processes and systems, coordinating with Product Line Planners and Customer Supply Chain Analyst for consistent execution.
• Provide regular updates to global supply chain stakeholders, weekly product overviews, present strategies in five-year plans, and lead customer business reviews and supply chain planning efforts.
• Represent all Supply Chain functions within Product Team structure to drive alignment between supply chain capabilities and business objectives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in SC, Business.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with a focus on global operations and team management.
• Proven track record in capacity planning, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization at both the global and product-specific levels.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a team across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal teams, external stakeholders, and manage a reporting team.
• Proficiency in advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical tools.
• Demonstrated experience in driving supply chain improvements and achieving operational targets, with the ability to manage both strategic and tactical aspects of planning.
• MBA or Master’s degree
• Professional certification in supply chain management, operations, or engineering (APICS, PMP, Six Sigma)

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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.

Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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.

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