Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Logistics Material Planning and Fulfillment Specialist

GE Aerospace•Sterling, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. At Dowty Propellers, a GE Aerospace Company, you’ll join a growing business with career development opportunities by helping ensure the safety and reliability of critical propulsion systems that keep aircraft flying every day. You’ll join a global aerospace leader with a strong safety and quality culture, proven lean practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We offer the opportunity to make a direct impact on flight safety in a highly regulated environment, while developing your career through access to GE Aerospace’s training, expertise, and broader career paths. In Sterling, you’ll work in a close knit MRO team with the backing, stability, and benefits of a world class aerospace organization. The Logistics Material Planning and Fulfillment Specialist is responsible for owning material availability and execution to support business operating rhythms, production plans, and customer commitments. This role partners across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and suppliers to ensure material flow supports Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives. The position requires strong analytical capability, daily problem solving, and disciplined execution to manage shortages, optimize inventory, and improve fulfillment performance.

Requirements

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
Experience in material planning, supply chain, production control, fulfillment, manufacturing, or operations
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and planning data
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced 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

Excel and data analysis capability
Knowledge of inventory management, replenishment planning, and supplier performance management
Experience with lean principles, daily management, and continuous improvement
Experience managing shortages, past due orders, and recovery plans

Responsibilities

Own material planning and fulfillment execution for assigned parts, commodities, programs, or value streams
Convert demand signals, forecasts, and production schedules into executable material plans
Monitor material availability, past due orders, shortages, and fulfillment risks; drive recovery actions to protect output and customer delivery
Partner with sourcing and suppliers to improve delivery performance, expedite critical material, and resolve supply constraints
Maintain planning parameters including lead times, reorder points, safety stock, lot sizing, and order policies as needed
Execute within ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate material signals, order actions, and inventory visibility
Lead daily management of material issues through visual management, action tracking, and escalation
Support inventory optimization by balancing service, working capital, and production needs
Identify and drive continuous improvement actions to improve material flow, reduce shortages, and strengthen plan attainment
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production control, logistics, engineering, quality, and sourcing teams
Communicate risks, assumptions, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Ensure compliance with standard work, internal controls, and business operating processes