Product Line Specialist OSP Cable EMEA (m/f/d)
Company Overview
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the ROWS of what’s possible from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space. We want you to help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines.
Location – Strykow, Poland
Requisition Number – 72751
Role Purpose
Executes and develops a product line strategy that supports the achievement of desired product line sales growth and profitability as determined by the PLM.
Key Responsibilities
- Take part in a cross‑functional product team consisting of functional leads from Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and/or Sales to:
- downtime essence background: internal product line planning, including the identification of critical projects to be undertaken for the year
- Find the optimum solution (balancing the needs of Corning and the customer) to all product issues related to performance, quality, share growth, and customer needs.
- Understand downstream market requirements and assess competitive threats and implications for the business
- Support pricing
- Create/manage short and long‑term forecasts and coordinate with Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain
- Work with Program Management and Business Development to identify and create new products, as appropriate
- Support the product line strategy and manage the product line through the stages of innovation, from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management
- Oversee product line inventory by coordinating information flow between Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other parties
- Work with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost, both at Corning’s plant(s) and the customer site, as appropriate
- Address new product/special requests by developing a business case to determine feasibility and pricing requirements
- Work with Account Management to develop value propositions that improve margins and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers
- Manage the product obsolescence process to extract maximum value through the product life cycle
- Communicate and implement product change notices with close coordination with the product and commercial team
Focus on Customers
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of current customer requirements and future opportunities in the Carrier market
- Provide guidance and feedback on the approach to the customer
- Ensure alignment of processes and technologies to achieve customer satisfaction
- Support inter‑company business to leverage the global capacity footprint
- Manage customer notifications in coordination with the PLM
Leadership
- This role is developmental, moving toward Level 3 capabilities in Corning’s Global Leadership Model continuum
Experiences / Education – Required
- Demonstrated track record of managing projects
- Demonstrated track record of leading cross‑functional teams
- SAP knowledge desired, good knowledge of Excel and MS Office, familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Bachelor’s Degree – Business or Engineering. Business degree holders must have an aptitude for technical items from an applications standpoint
- 100% fluent in English, both written and oral; conversational knowledge of German or other EU language would be an advantage
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and find solutions by consulting multiple experts/colleagues
- Communicate both in writing and verbally complex business and technical issues
Experiences / Education – Desired
- MBA or equivalent demonstrated experience (i.e., extensive experience in business)
- >3 years in Sales/Marketing, product management, technology, manufacturing, or engineering services, financial analysis and accounting experience
- Some experience in fiber optics would be ideal; experience in a similar business area is appreciated
- Participation in, or leadership of, multicultural and/or multi‑geographic projects
Benefits
- Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results
- 100% company‑paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career
- Health and well‑being benefits including company‑funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions
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 beliefsquisa 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 accommodations@corning.com.
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Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Sales and Business Development
Industries
- Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
