Material Planner

GE Appliances • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

The Material Planner ensures reliable material flow to support uninterrupted production by managing supplier portfolios, optimizing inventory, and resolving supply chain disruptions. The role works with production, quality, and engineering teams to maintain schedule achievement and product availability while driving cost savings, transportation efficiency, and inventory accuracy.

The position is based in Decatur, Alabama. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (IE, ME, or EE) or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in material planning or controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High energy, proactive problem-solving approach, and customer focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Six Sigma certification and experience with process improvements.
• Background in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Supplier management expertise and proficiency with materials-specific software.
• Advanced computer skills, including ERP systems, Access Database, and Excel.
• Exceptional project management and planning abilities.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to maintain authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier portfolios to maintain 98% product availability, achieve 100% schedules, and eliminate disruptions.
• Schedule product service production and address material-flow challenges promptly.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support smooth operations.
• Develop strategies to mitigate supply disruptions and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and implement solutions to reduce surplus or deficits.
• Deliver inventory reductions and cost-saving measures through material planning and supplier engagement.
• Lead initiatives to cut costs, improve transportation logistics, and maximize resource utilization.
• Develop and implement best practices for material-flow processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time