Materials Lead Planner

Job description

Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step-by-step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve a result.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Leads tactical Gate 2 launch efforts into Gate 3 by communicating shortages and need dates

·  Leads inventory control/reduction cadence, i.e. aged inventory, excess & obsolete, etc.

·  Leads Professional Band & OTHSAL employee operational cadence as a part of the Gate 2 Transformation effort

·  Resolves issues using established procedures as a first-level escalation point. Consults business leader and site leadership team regarding material issues impacting site targets

·  Collaborate and coach others to adhere to Standard Work utilizing FLIGHT DECK fundamentals.

·  Leads small teams in problem-solving events utilizing FLIGHT DECK fundamentals.

·  Leads SAP data points that feed KPIs (SQDC in that order)

·  Role could include Purchasing and/or Supplier Management based upon business need

·  Collaborates with GE Sourcing and Supply Chain to ensure timely Material movement

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3 years of experience

·  Or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of SAP Materials/Procurement experience, or 5 years of experience in similar functions

Desired Characteristics
 

·  Strong oral and written communication skills.

·  Demonstrated procurement and sourcing ability

·  Demonstrated People Leader of salaried employees, coaching and mentoring

·  Humble, respectful, receptive, eager to learn and lead

·  Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

·  Ability to network with the external supply network, including GE Aerospace fulfillment teams and external suppliers/vendors

·  Ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.

·  FLIGHT DECK or equivalent Lean/Efficiency model experience in a manufacturing or procurement environment is a strong plus.

·  Prior SAP experience, including super-user training, is a strong plus.

·  Highlight and solve problems
 

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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: Yes