Job Description Summary
Manage the flow of materials from/to suppliers and between manufacturing departments according to production schedules. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution and is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Proactively resolve fulfillment issues and implement recovery/corrective action plans. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage production material processes and systems, create, manage, and reconcile manufacturing production orders, determine usage rates, and direct material purchasing needs. Optimize inventory and process improvements focusing on inventory turns reduction.
- Leads periodic inventory events including portions of annual physical inventory, reconciles balances in ERP.
- Partner with Lean, Quality, and Operations teams to develop/implement strategies to integrate new product lines into the supply chain.
- Develop/execute plans with Sourcing and Engineering teams to help identify new suppliers for critical components and develop/execute plans to obtain deflationary pricing and reduce sole/single source exposure.
- Develop and execute materials/inventory projects utilizing Lean concepts including Kanban, JIT, PFEP and SWIP validation.
- Place purchase orders (POs) and manage on-time delivery by working with suppliers to meet required delivery dates.
- Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Develop and deliver forecasts, manage/resolve problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
- Utilize Sourcing, Finance, and Accounts Payable teams to resolve electronic order and billing issues. Manage and schedule inbound and outbound shipments.
- Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
- In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- 3+ years of experience in sourcing &/or material planning
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
- Strong working skills in SAP, Ariba P2O, OTM, BMS, and GEARS.
The base pay range for this position is $90K-$120K. 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 10/25/24, or thereafter.
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 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