Materials Leader (Pensacola, FL)

GE Vernova • Pensacola, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Leader is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end materials management process, including planning, procurement, inventory control, and logistics. This role ensures the seamless flow of materials to support production schedules while optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and maintaining high standards of supply chain accuracy. Materials Leader will manage materials planning team and ensure all process steps are maintained and developed as necessary. This role will report directly to NAM Remanufacturing Leader.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field experience.
• 4+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or logistics.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively operate cross-functionally and interface across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage priorities and achieve results
• Strong Project Management, oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead cycle counting programs, maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy, and implement strategies to minimize obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Partner with operations teams to align material availability with production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery for customer orders.
• Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate lead times, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• Drive lean initiatives to optimize warehouse space, improve material handling efficiency, and reduce lead times through digitalization or process redesign.
• Mentor and manage a team of material planners, warehouse staff, or logistics coordinators, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Ensure all material handling and storage activities adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and corporate quality standards.
• Work directly with various stakeholders and department owners to troubleshoot and problem solve daily issues with specific corrective and preventative measures in place.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level