Supply Chain Director, Solar

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the depths of the ocean to space. We are looking for a Supply Chain Director to lead and optimize all core supply chain functions across our Solar business, ensuring operational excellence, cost-efficiency, inventory efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Scope of Position

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing all core supply chain functions across the division and/or MAP within a 0‑24 month horizon—including Integrated Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer. The role serves as the single point of accountability for all supply chain‑related activities, ensuring seamless integration across supply chain functions. This role will drive operational excellence, cost‑efficiency, inventory efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the entire value chain and align with the division’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

End to End Supply Chain Leadership

• Define and execute the end‑to‑end supply chain strategy aligned with divisional/MAP and enterprise goals.
• Drive adoption of best practices and standardized processes, tools and KPIs across the supply chain network and for all supply chain disciplines (integrated planning, procurement, logistics, customer experience).
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, commercial, finance, and IT.

Integrated Planning & Customer Experience

• Enforce the orchestration of global integrated planning processes across sites, business, and regions for the short and mid‑term horizon (0‑24 months).
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting & customer supply chain integration and synchronisation.
• Drive inventory optimization to meet customer service levels and working capital targets.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to ensure continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and supplier performance metrics.

Logistics & Distribution

• Optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution networks to improve service, speed, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and sustainability goals.

Talent & Capability Development

• Build and lead a high‑performing global supply chain team.
• Champion workforce development, including upskilling in digital tools and analytics.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in supply chain management, with mixed experience in planning, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing.
• Deep experience in SIOP, inventory optimisation and end‑to‑end supply chain planning.
• Proven track record of driving cross‑functional alignment and operational transformation.
• Proven success operating in complex, multi‑business, multi‑site, or vertically integrated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $191,734.00 - $263,634.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Compensation and Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, total contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company‑paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].

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