Requisition Number: 76267
Role PurposeThe Product Line Specialist (PLS) executes a strategy that supports the achievement of global sales growth and profitability. Successful candidates are responsible for product definition and product positioning, as well as optimizing long-term profitability by balancing value pricing & customer demand position.The PLS also acts as a key interface between the Commercial,Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production Planning organizations.
Key Responsibilities- Work with the Product Line Manager (PLM) and Product Team members to execute product life-cycle management strategy
- Work with the PLM to contribute to the development of both long- and short-term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth
- Champion new product development and timely release through collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Market Development, Technology and Manufacturing Operations
- Collaborate with global counterparts to drive product strategies
- Understand the competitive environment and devise plans to differentiate and counteract
- Interpret market demand and provide forecast input for capacity planning
- Support key day-to-day activities for various markets
- Formulate value propositions with commercial team to position against the competition
- Influence supply-chain and procurement to deliver best cost and service
- Provide product training and support to the Customer Representative (CSR) organization
- Assist in resolving product, quality, and service issues while balancing customer needs
- Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and costs
CompetenciesPeople - Peer Relationships and Collaboration
- Extensive experience of cross functional team membership and facilitation
- Can solve problems and represent own interests while being fair
Business - Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Organization and Problem Solving
- Ability to clarify product development objectives, and supporting business case (NPV)
- Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
- Gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in products and services
- Can effectively cope with change; can be decisive without having the total picture
- Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal
- Uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges and delivers information in a clear, concise, and useful manner
- Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
- Probes all fruitful sources for answers; sees hidden problems and thinks three steps ahead
Competencies ContinuedFunction/Technical - Product and Process Knowledge, Industry Acumen, Matrix Management
- Can operate similarly to a Project Manager to manage collaborations across the organization
- Anticipates changes in customer requirements or technology
- Uses change management to gain commitment related to the product line improvements
- Position Corning products to be designed into next generation customer applications
- Uses knowledge of competitor products/services to reinforce value proposition
- Uses knowledge of market demand to determine positioning of products
- Understands competitive landscape and intel to aid in decision making
- Verifies that creative customer solutions fit within the organization's goals and strategy
Travel Requirements/Hours Of Work- Up to 25% Domestic/International
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's Degree (required) - Engineering or Business (preferred)
- MBA (preferred)
- 2 to 5+ years of business experience - product line management, engineering, manufacturing or commercial/marketing are desired
Required Skills- Ability to interface with both Design (Technology) and Manufacturing Engineering teams, to lead and influence product technical characteristics.
- Ability to work with other functional groups and deliver results across functional teams.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurship with ability to formulate visions/strategies and predict trends.
- Ability to plan, manage, execute multiple priorities and perform under pressure.
- Possess strong analytical skills coupled with understanding of financial statements.
- Demonstrates proactiveness and delivers results consistently in a timely manner.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $100,646.00 - $138,388.00 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.
