Materials Planning Specialist

Job Description Summary

This position is open for 2nd Shift. Anticipated work schedule is Monday thru Friday, hours of 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

Training for the first 3-4 months need to occur on day shift hours: Monday thru Friday with anticipated hours 7:30am to 3:30 pm. Will move to 2nd shift after SAP go-live in late August to early September2024.

This position is eligible for overtime and a moderate amount will be offered / available.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

Job Description Summary

Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials to support production and sales. Work to resolve Materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics. This role is heavily based in SAP with Shop Operations orders approval.

Key Responsibilities Include:

SAP approvals for all shop requests for parts while on shift

Overall ownership of material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum

Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control)

Daily Shortage Management - data input/updates

Establish flow/priorities for Warehousing and Receiving to achieve urgent product delivery to Manufacturing.

Input Airway bills upon shipments to vendors

Conduct daily walks on the warehouse floor and the receiving dock to investigate and resolve material issues/problem shelves

Assist in cycle count efforts as needed

Support lean activities, initiatives, and action workouts

Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines

Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and support corrective actions

Position may evolve to include other duties as required as the business needs change

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma and 1 - 2 years of buyer, supply chain, materials, production scheduling, or related business experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

• Proficient in MS Excel

• SAP (or equivalent system) knowledge and experience

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Working knowledge of MRP

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

Additional Information

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