Advanced Lead Materials Specialist

GE Aerospace • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

Manage Customer Delivery and Demand translation and Production Scheduling processes, taking into consideration efficient inventory management for Work-in-Process (WIP), Finished Goods (FG) and Capacity constraints.
This role is aligned to support the AVL RPCA, in close collaboration with the GE Aerospace Materials Planning team, and will facilitate Customer Delivery problem solving for the Parts assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years materials, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations experience) + minimum of 3 years materials, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Supply Planning experience is preferred
• CPIM certification preferred
• Understanding of lean mindset and principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to navigate complex processes and systems
• 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

Responsibilities

• Absorbs total demand profile from all customers for end items and translates total demand to a level production schedule within manufacturing constraints.
• In alignment with Site Materials Leader, collaborates with external S&OP, Forecasting and Product Line teams to highlight constraints.
• Coordinates the site industrial data collection (standard work content, OEE%, staffing options, production line change-overs and manufacturing lead time) with Site Operations and Engineering teams to optimize labor, equipment and work-in-process / finished goods plans.
• Analyzes capability and total capacity of the production areas defined.
• Collaborates with Site Materials team to define and apply elements of the production system and set pace for upstream supply chain.
• Collaborates with Site Operations team to perform tasks related to production control.
• Leads communication and response to all customers of end items produced.
• Has ability to assess quality of information and uses multiple internal and external sources to arrive at decisions.
• Facilitates opportunities to optimize delivery, inventory, and productivity through problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Influences the development of strategy for the production areas defined, including control of resources and policy formation.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks in areas of operations, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Communicates difficult concepts and influences others to try processes outside of traditional practice.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level