GE Appliances

Senior Manager, Material Planning

USA, Louisville, KY · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementERPLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Interested in joining us on our journey?
This individual champions continuous improvement initiatives that increase inventory turns, improve space utilization, reduce waste, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute.

Develop RIP reduction projects that support Hoshin goals.
Manage the supply chain aspects of project implementation in partnership with the BOM specialist.
Analyze obsolescence and develop creative strategies to minimize impact.
Improve material availability to support production and customer requirements through corrective actions addressing availability and span issues, supplier responsiveness, transportation planning, and inventory management.
Manage transportation and logistics costs to reduce inventory and drive year-over-year productivity.
Support plant and product variable cost productivity initiatives.
Collaborate with lean and material flow teams to drive best practices and synergies in storage, packaging, delivery, and overall material flow.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field, and/or equivalent manufacturing experience.
Seven or more years of experience in manufacturing or a related field.

Proven experience applying Lean principles, tools, and practices within a manufacturing environment.
Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
Experience driving organizational change and fostering a collaborative, problem-solving culture.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
Working knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP systems.
Proven track record of challenging the status quo and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Strategic mindset with the ability to pursue innovative ideas and encourage smart experimentation.

Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute.
Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement.
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization.
GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Head daily part inventory coverage reviews; evaluate potential production gaps and develop contingency plans when gaps arise.
Partner with the quality team to ensure appropriate inventory coverage when parts are rejected from active inventory.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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