Requisition Number: 79074
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The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
Purpose of PositionThe Senior Data Specialist supports supply chain execution by maintaining accurate, timely, and consistent product and supply chain master data in SAP and related systems. This role ensures critical operational data meets established process standards, internal controls, and service-level expectations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Create, update, deactivate, and validate product and supply chain master data, including materials, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and related records.
- Support new part setup, mass data updates, business changes, projects, and system initiatives.
- Ensure master data follows defined naming conventions, data rules, documentation requirements, and process standards.
- Monitor data quality through reports, routine checks, audits, and validation activities.
- Investigate, resolve, and escalate data-quality issues, recurring errors, process breakdowns, and data risks.
- Partner with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other teams to gather required inputs and complete data requests accurately.
- Support users with master data processes, standards, onboarding, and training as needed.
- Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, SAP system changes, and SAP S/4HANA deployment activities.
Travel RequirementsTravel requirements are not specified; limited travel may be needed based on business or project needs.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience working in ERP systems, preferably SAP or SAP S/4HANA.
- Experience maintaining product master and supply chain master data in a transactional or operational environment.
- Experience supporting cross-functional supply chain processes and data flows across connected systems is preferred.
Desired Skills- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Knowledge of SAP master data, including material masters, BOMs, routings, and related supply chain records.
- Ability to manage work against established turnaround times and service-level expectations.
- Strong data validation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify process gaps, recurring data issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative, customer-service-oriented approach when working with cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment.
- Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to adapt to system and process changes.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $60,021.00 - $82,529.00 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.
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 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.
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