Fulfillment Planner

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fulfillment Planner will coordinate and expedite the flow of material according to production schedules. The role has responsibility to plan and schedule material/production needs as well as release/execute material work orders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a High School diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing environments)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning and/or production scheduling
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances
Ability to set priorities and execute schedule to achieve milestones/objectives
Strong oral and written communication skills
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

Experience in S&OP process
Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPI's around cost, inventory, and cash flow
Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and update production schedules, manage material processes and systems, and optimize inventory in alignment with production plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Manage work orders in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion, including shortage tracking, scrap replacements, and outside processes.
Relay material shortages to the Sourcing and Planning functions and communicate shortage impacts to the Operations/Production team through fulfillment.
Maintain a status of all work in process (WIP).
Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.
Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status, delinquency/delivery, and schedule changes.
Participate in and lead process improvement projects, value stream mapping events, and Kaizen events/projects.
Work within cross-functional teams to support the production personnel, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive Lean initiatives/improvements.
Lead processes for material flow, production readiness, and customer delivery.