FCO Manufacturing Planner - Material Plan & Execution

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Job Description Summary

The Lead Materials Planner will be responsible for properly coordinating direct material deliveries in support of the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy Fuels Components Operation (FCO). The FCO team manufactures fuel bundle components for nuclear reactors. This role is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Planning and scheduling material/production needs.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

·  Assist fulfillment leader in master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs.  Ensure operational alignment with production plan, KPIs, and machine capacity.  Optimize inventory and process improvements
·  Use master production plan to create waterfall planning down to machine level
·  Analyze customer requirements, forecasts, manufacturing schedules and project plans to create direct material requests in support of factory operations
·  Schedule material flow based on Customer requirements, production capacity, material delivery capability, and active constraints/trends within the shop.
·  Create and maintain Bills of Material in the MRP system
·  Facilitate implementation of design changes with Sourcing and Manufacturing teams
·  Interface with buyers, supply chain leaders and suppliers to ensure on time deliveries
·  Manage and optimize inventory levels
·  Support processing and correcting production traveler information
·  Lead projects to improve input/output modeling for the shop
·  Seek simplification opportunities across various production and quality systems including Proficy, Oracle, CIIM, OSP
·  Work alongside production control personnel on daily tasks.
·  Work cross functionally with operations, quality, and engineering including off shifts for production planning needs and objectives.
·  Promote team engagement and ownership. Champion positive employee relations. Foster employee engagement and recognition.
·  Develop and support the growth of all team employees
·  Support forecasting of material through NPI projects/new machine qualifications and impacts to production
·  Other relevant duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor Degree in a supply chain, engineering or business management discipline; OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in military or industrial engineering/operations/logistics/production scheduling.
·  Minimum 4 years of experience in a supply chain, engineering or business management role (industrial or military).
·  Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, production control, operations management or and/or manufacturing material flow

Eligibility Requirements

·  This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
·  This role requires working onsite in our headquarters in Wilmington, NC

Desired Characteristics

·  Knowledge of MRP fundamental principles and systems
·  Experience working with CIIM MRP System
·  Experience working in ORACLE ERP
·  Production Planning Experience within 10CFR50 App B Quality System
·  Knowledge of GNF’s or GEH’s products, processes, customers, and environment
·  Proficient with computers including Internet and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
·  APICS trained / certified
·  Lean Manufacturing experience, Six Sigma Certification
·  Strategic capacity to sift through complex information and focus on critical priorities
·  Seeks simple solutions to complex problems
·  Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to influence diverse cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
·  Strong organizational skills, including experience with scheduling and fleet logistics.

The base pay range for this position is $90K to $100K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on Tuesday, June 17th.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an  Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No