Manufacturing/Materials Planner

GE HealthCare•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Support manufacturing and supply chain operations at the Madison, Wisconsin facility. The role helps ensure materials, inventory, and returned products are accurately tracked and processed to meet customer needs and support internal operations. It works closely with manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, service, and customer-facing teams to maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate product returns and repairs, and support efficient day-to-day supply chain execution. The job requires legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available. Any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Requirements

Experience in inventory control or management, materials planning, manufacturing, warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other computer-based systems.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, medical device, healthcare, or a regulated environment.
Knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting, and materials planning processes.
Experience supporting product returns, repairs, or reverse logistics activities.
Familiarity with Lean, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Customer-focused mindset and willingness to collaborate across teams.
Ability to identify issues, take ownership, and help drive solutions.
Comfort working in a dynamic environment where priorities may change.
Proactive team player with strong follow-through and the ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory levels and support material availability for manufacturing and service operations.
Perform cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and support corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
Coordinate returned products and repairs from receipt through final resolution.
Serve as a point of contact for customers and internal teams regarding returns, repair status, and order updates.
Create and manage return orders, repair orders, and other transactions in Oracle ERP.
Partner with manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and service teams to move materials and returned products through the process efficiently.
Monitor repair and return activity and provide timely updates to customers and stakeholders.
Analyze return and inventory trends to identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement.
Support order fulfillment, inventory control, and materials planning activities to help meet operational goals.
Assist with root cause investigations and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce recurring issues.