Global Inventory Manager **Date:** May 22, 2025 **Location:** Charlotte, NC, US, 28216 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 68625 **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 Inventory Manager will own Corning's OCS inventory strategy, planning processes, and optimization initiatives. They will lead the Supply Chain organization and work closely with product line management, commercial, technology, engineering, and manufacturing leaders to ensure inventory objectives and customer service targets are achieved. They will lead the creation, implementation, and improvement of the inventory strategy. **Main Responsibilities** • Governance Framework Lead: Partnering with cross functional leaders to analyze and communicate the supply impact of strategic business decisions for optimal trade-off • Engage in inventory management throughout the product life cycle enabling strategic decisions that prevent Slow Moving and Obsolete materials • Participate in the Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) process providing input to supply and demand plans ensuring optimal inventory decisions • Leverage advanced customer access to lead the creation and optimization of E2E inventory strategies • Utilize Lean SC methodology to continuously improve inventory strategies • Engage product teams to drive accountability of projects & objectives by fulfillment model guiding principles • Guide the creation of yearly objectives with Global SC staff and lead global initiatives to achieve targets • Assess and lead optimization of global inventory planning and replenishment progresses across the Supply Chain • Participate in large scale supply chain programs critical to long term strategy • Sponsor regional inventory projects and be informed of local projects **Required Qualifications** • BS/BA in Supply Chain or Engineering or Business Degree with relevant experience • 6 years of experience in progressive SC roles [must have planning role] • Active participation in the S&OP process • Demonstrated project management • Ability to influence and lead indirectly • Strong analytical skills **Desired Qualifications** • APICs Certification • Certification in Lean or Green Belt • Extensive use of SAP in planning and/or buying **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $135,540.00 - $186,368.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. **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, and career from day one + As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  + Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. + 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.     + 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Charlotte