Manufacturing/Materials Planner

GE HealthCare•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Manufacturing/Materials Planner manages the flow of materials between the stockroom and production line. The role ensures Oracle transactions are accurate and timely, plans short-term material needs, and manages work-in-process (WIP) jobs and rework activities. The planner also supports implementation of new processes and partners with the Materials team on continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering Technology, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of relevant experience in materials planning, production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or a related manufacturing function.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment with material flow, inventory, production, or WIP transactions.
Experience using an ERP or MRP system, such as Oracle or SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Experience with Oracle Inventory and Work in Process (WIP) modules.
Working knowledge of MRP, bills of material (BOMs), and inventory transactions.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices or an FDA/ISO 13485-regulated environment.
Experience with Material Review Board (MRB), nonconformance, and rework processes.
Lean or Six Sigma training or experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Create, release, transact, monitor, and close WIP jobs, resolving discrepancies to support accurate and timely job closure.
Manage rework activities from initiation through completion, including rework transactions and coordination with Quality on the disposition of nonconforming material.
Manage expense and consumable materials, including replenishment, usage tracking, inventory accuracy, and cost control.
Support implementation of new materials processes across production and stockroom operations, including developing work instructions, training users, and ensuring process adherence.
Partner with the Materials team on Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and increase material availability.