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.

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Role Overview:

• Lead end-to-end material planning and delivery to point of fit, ensuring continuous supply to production.

• Implement, and evaluate processes for material delivery to point of fit to ensure continuous supply to production.

• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends to develop accurate short- and mid-term material forecasts and proactively adjust plans

• Liaise with vendors and OEMs to driving on-time delivery performance through regular reviews, escalation, and expediting (including off-hours interventions for critical parts

• Utilize Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) in SAP (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes) to balance material availability, inventory levels, and cost)

• Monitor materials flow to identify bottlenecks and forecast problems and implementing corrective actions to prevent line stoppages and schedule slippage.

• Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient by vendor selection.

• Oversee the effective delivery of end-to-end service globally ensuring the proper execution of the P2P process: from requisition handling to PO placement and tracking, to PO changes, to PO close.

• Preparing and generating weekly report of inventory status, stock requisition analysis, and forecasting.

• Manage material risk and shortages, coordinating cross-functionally to implement mitigation plans, recovery schedules, and communication to stakeholders when production is at risk.

• Act as primary liaison with customer representatives for part fulfillment approvals and status updates, ensuring transparency and rapid resolution of issues impacting customer commitments.

• Lead inventory management strategy to balance material availability with working capital, ensuring optimal stock levels that support production while improving cash flow efficiency

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a proven lead material planner who drives uninterrupted production by mastering SAP MRP, optimizing inventory for efficient cash flow, and proactively managing suppliers and risks to deliver on quality, cost, and on-time performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematic, Statistics, Engineering or closely related field required.

• Minimum 5 years working experience in material planning, purchasing or relevant supply chain preferably in aviation/manufacturing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP. VBA and programming skill is an advantage.

• Strong analytical concept.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.

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