Forecasting Manager, Advanced Optics
Requisition Number: 71222
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Corning’s Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays (“LCDs”) that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.Role Purpose
In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Product Line Managers, and Supply Chain, to ensure accurate demand projections, and support strategic decision-making. This position plays a critical role in aligning forecasting efforts with the overall business strategy and ensuring seamless coordination across departments. Additionally, you will serve as the Demand Forecasting Process Lead for the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, driving alignment between demand planning, financial goals, and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and lead the demand forecasting process for multiple product lines and regional sales teams across the division.
- Develop and maintain accurate, data-driven demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and advanced statistical models.
- Provide insights on forecast accuracy, key variances, and trends to support business planning.
- Convert supply responses into revenue forecasts to report on monthly revenue forecast for the division.
- Act as the Demand Forecasting Process Lead for the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
- Ensure demand forecasts are integrated into the broader IBP framework, aligning with financial, operational, and strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IBP stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment of demand, supply, and financial plans.
- Prepare monthly IBP demand review meetings, presenting forecasts, assumptions, with attention to data accuracy.
- Lead scenario planning and “what-if” analyses to evaluate risks and opportunities, and ensure contingency plans are in place.
- Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting tools, processes, and methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Implement best practices in demand planning and forecasting, leveraging technology and data analytics.
- Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to refine forecasting models.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members involved in the forecasting process.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture within the team.
Experiences/Education - Required
- We require a minimum of a BA/BS degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related fields
- At least 5+ years of relevant work experience in demand forecasting, finance, or business planning function; ideally in a position requiring data analysis.
- Advanced excel experience to support data analysis and sales forecast management
Experiences/Education - Desired
- MBA or Master's Degree in related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in demand planning and forecasting tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle or similiar)
- Capable of understanding data from business insights
- PowerBi experience
- Work independently and respond quickly to requests.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence and align cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in fast-paced environement.
TRAVEL:
- 10% domestic travel
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $145,811.00 - $200,491.00 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 [email protected] .
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