Acquisition and Logistics Supervisor Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Acquisition and Logistics Supervisor Corning – 3.8 Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $132,589 – $182,310 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Pension plan Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Customer service 5 years Bachelor of Science Engineering Microsoft Office Project management Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Senior level

Leadership Full Job Description Date:

Apr 15, 2025

Location:

Wilmington, NC, US, 28405 Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company:

Corning Requisition Number:

68135 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is 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. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. Come break through with us. 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.

Scope of Position:

Corning’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology organization (AMT) is focused on aspects of manufacturing equipment across the following areas – design/development, industrialization, procurement, deployment, and startup. This role is in the Fiber Capital Programs (FCP) department within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology group (AMT) and is centered around capital equipment acquisition and delivery logistics. The position is for an FCP staff-level Equipment Acquisition Manager to manage the acquisition of equipment that will be installed by FCP deployment teams.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

The Equipment Acquisition Supervisor will: Lead a multi-disciplinary team consisting of logistics, equipment, and procurement Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in support of multiple, concurrent capital projects. Coordinate equipment acquisition for medium and large-scale projects for equipment upgrades and brown/green-field installations. Develop and execute strategy for receiving, tracking, storage and staging project equipment. Facilitate engagement with other AMT groups – Capital Deployment Projects Teams, Development, Technology Platforms, and Cable Technology. Coordinate establishment of equipment specifications and requirements (e.g., configuration, quantity). Generate timeline for equipment delivery and incorporate into integrated schedule. Maintain working relationship with Global Supply Management and oversee technical support for and collaboration with Global Supply Management and equipment vendors throughout the competitive bid process (vendor identification, RFQ, vendor selection) then support resolution of issues during the equipment build process. Manage interface with the Project Logistics Group to deliver the equipment per integrated schedule. Oversee development, maintenance, improvement of tracking tools.

Travel Requirements:

Periodic travel (