Requisition Number: 76642
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.
Role PurposeThe Analyst, Forecasting & Analytics is on the Gorilla Glass Commercial Forecasting Team. You will model major OEM demand at the SKU level and maintain a rigorous record of the assumptions, drivers, and changes behind every forecast. You will be the team's source of truth for why the number is the number - and the person who turns repetitive analytical work into automated, scalable tools that improve the forecast and the broader commercial function.
You will collaborate closely with Account Managers, Product Line Managers, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance - translating market intelligence and customer signals into defensible forecasts that inform key business decisions.
Key Responsibilities- Model major OEM demand at the SKU level, building and maintaining detailed by-SKU forecasts for the team's largest customers.
- Own the assumption log. Maintain a rigorous, auditable record of forecast assumptions, drivers, model changes, and revisions - so any number can be traced back to its inputs.
- Maintain detailed SKU-level records for OEMs: shipment patterns, mix shifts, generation transitions, and customer-specific dynamics.
- Use Python (or equivalent) to automate and streamline recurring analytical work across the forecasting team and adjacent commercial functions.
- Apply advanced techniques - statistical modeling, time-series methods, machine-learning where appropriate - to improve forecast accuracy and decision support.
- Analyze historical shipment data, market trends, and customer signals to surface patterns that inform forecasting models.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Account Managers, PLMs, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to validate assumptions and incorporate market intelligence.
- Monitor and evaluate forecast accuracy; identify drivers of misses and implement model adjustments with documented rationale.
- Communicate forecast results, assumptions, and risks to stakeholders clearly to support informed decisions.
- Stay current on modeling techniques, tooling, and industry dynamics; bring useful approaches into the team's workflow.
- Support process improvement that aligns commercial, operational, supply chain, and finance functions on a single forecast.
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
- Proficiency in Python (or another programming language) for data analysis, automation, and process improvement.
- Strong Excel skills - comfortable with complex models, structured workbooks, and Power Query.
- Experience with forecasting methods, time-series analysis, or predictive analytics.
- Demonstrated rigor in documenting assumptions, drivers, and changes - version-controlled or auditable working files.
- Strong analytical skills - able to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and draw defensible conclusions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills - able to explain modeling choices to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
Experiences/Education - Desired- Master's degree
- Proficiency in R
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $94,186.00 - $129,507.00 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.
