Materials Manager – Generator Assembly COE

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Generator Assembly COE materials manager will be responsible for leading the materials organization focused on the execution of wing-to-wing materials processes and continuous improvement. This role will partner closely with operations to execute on-time delivery objectives while implementing materials strategies to reduce inventory and improve material flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field from an accredited university
• 5+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• SAP experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead, manage and communicate with all levels of the business
• Inclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust
• Knowledge of the disciplines of supply chain management, such as production and inventory control, variable cost productivity, fulfillment metrics, cost systems, and procedures
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgment
• Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high integrity, employee involvement, safety and teamwork
• Change agent with energy, passion and enthusiasm to drive change

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of materials personnel in materials planning, procurement requirements, production control and inventory control, demonstrating strong integration with manufacturing operations teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensures that standard materials processes and standard KPIs are used to provide the best delivery with the lowest inventory cost for the assigned area
• Implement LEAN material practices and standards
• Support the SIOP & S&OE processes: contribute to material procurement timing, order release requirements, available capacity, & lead-times
• Lead capacity requirements planning (CRP) processes by gathering & loading information into planning tools, analyzing data, and providing regular updates
• Ensure that the master schedule and production schedules are synchronized using ERP (PMx) and other tools.
• Ensure that training and skills necessary to use planning tools are provided and tools are monitored for appropriate use.
• Report and monitor COE materials-related KPIs: on time to promise, on time to need, system health & usage, master data adherence, inventory balance, and inventory turns.
• Lead and monitor all the logistics activities such as incoming receipts, days to stock, inventory accuracy (cycle counts), and shortages
• Demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for an area or business segment.
• Uses experience and expertise to solve problems.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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
• 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: Manager