Returnable Packaging Planner

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end return program, including recycling and inventory, by partnering with commercial, logistics, procurement, and engineering teams.
• Track program deliverables, inventory, and business metrics to drive cost reductions and enhance sustainability performance.
• Communicate key program KPIs and progress updates to leadership on a monthly basis.
• Maintain accurate cost data for new versus returned reels and manage project cost tracking through Power BI.
• Develop and optimize customer-facing documentation, training materials, and internal communication tools.
• Establish standard processes to improve planning and purchasing visibility for off-site inventory at customer sites and 3PL warehouses.
• Expand the return program by identifying new customer opportunities and optimizing transportation and warehousing costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or packaging/engineering roles.
• Proven experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Experience in Project Management, specifically leading projects and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze and use historical data to determine optimum solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with SAP.
• Proficiency with Excel and Power BI.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plans.
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid parental leave.
• Employee recognition programs.

About the Company

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space.