PLM, FR Distribution Cable, Enterprise & OEM

PLM, FR Distribution Cable, Enterprise & OEM

Join us at Corning, 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. With our people, we break through limitations and expectations every day, helping move our company, and the world, forward.

Our Optical Communications segment has 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.

This position is responsible for developing and executing the FR Distribution & Interconnect cables strategy to achieve desired product line financial outcomes for the Enterprise & OEM markets in the Americas region. Reports to the Director, PLM FR & Drop Cable.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Define the vision and strategy for the product line, ensuring alignment with the company's 5-year plan and financial goals.
• Manage the product lifecycle, from inception to maturity, while maintaining a global portfolio perspective.
• Develop annual product plans, including market analysis, risk mitigation strategies, and key initiatives.
• Communicate product line strategy and performance across all levels of the organization.
• Business Management : Develop and maintain processes critical to profitable growth, including pricing strategies, forecasting, market analysis, and competitive assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align strategic growth plans, ensure supply chain readiness, and identify new product opportunities.
• Lead pricing decisions for major RFQs and routine pricing activities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify additional revenue opportunities through customer and market insights.
• Operational Execution : Lead cross-functional teams to execute annual plans and achieve business objectives.
• Produce monthly KPI reports and ensure operational excellence in customer service.
• Oversee new product development processes, including prioritization, financial justification, and resource allocation.
• Partner with supply chain, commercial, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and resolve competing priorities.
• Impact and Collaboration : Serve as the decision point between commercial, manufacturing, and technical organizations to optimize strategic and annual objectives.
• Drive strategic initiatives and projects that support divisional goals while managing complex decision-making processes to maximize company benefits.

Experiences / Education - Required

Experiences / Education - Desired

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $123,642.00 - $170,009.00 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.

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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

Our health and well-being benefits include 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 (EAP) 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.

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.

Nearest Major Market : Charlotte