Material Planner

GE Appliances, a Haier company • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, the Material Planner ensures reliable material flow to support uninterrupted production. The role manages supplier portfolios, optimizes inventory, and resolves supply-chain disruptions. It works with production, quality, and engineering teams to maintain schedule achievement and product availability while driving cost savings, transportation efficiency, and inventory accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (IE, ME, 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 ability, 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 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.
• 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 savings 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement developed with the employee's leader to balance individual, team, and organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time