Master Planning and Capacity Analysis Lead

GE Aerospace • Arkansas City, KS

11d

About The Position

We are seeking a results-driven professional to lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and drive master planning and capacity analysis for our site. This role is essential to ensuring seamless alignment between demand, production capacity, and inventory management while supporting operational excellence and business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain planning, capacity analysis, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
• 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

• Proven experience in master planning, capacity analysis, and leading S&OP processes in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, planning software).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.
• Facilitate regular S&OP meetings with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, finance, and commercial, to drive consensus and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a robust S&OP framework to improve forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Own the development and execution of the site’s master production schedule, ensuring optimal resource allocation and alignment with customer demand.
• Monitor and adjust production plans to address changes in demand, capacity, and supply chain constraints.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals.
• Perform detailed capacity planning and analysis to identify constraints, optimize resource utilization, and support growth initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to address capacity challenges and improve operational performance.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership for capacity investments and resource planning.
• Analyze key data points to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in production planning and capacity management.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of master planning and S&OP processes.
• Present regular updates and reports to site leadership, highlighting progress and areas for improvement.
• Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics.
• May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees