Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Integrates the management of material schedules, input loop design, delivery, and supplier performance to support withdrawal.
• Facilitate opportunities to optimize inventory, improve on-time delivery, and process improvements through problem solving.
• Interface directly with suppliers and GE Aerospace Supply Chain Materials and Sourcing as required to expand model line, shape standards, and problem solve gaps to On Time Delivery.
• Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influences the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle operational tasks or problems of moderate complexity. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of planning, materials, sourcing or other related supply chain experience) + minimum of 3 years planning, materials, sourcing or other related supply chain experience or GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience

• Master's degree or CPIM certification preferred
• Supply planning experience is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to navigate complex processes and systems
• Understanding of LEAN principles
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functionally
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to drive clarity, conclusions, and cross functional decision making through data
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: growth mindset, experimental approach, willingness to reflect and iterate