Materials & Production Planner

GE Vernova•Pensacola, FL

5d•$76,300 - $114,400•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and across manufacturing departments to support generator production schedules in Pensacola, Florida. Plan and schedule material requirements, production activities, and purchasing needs to ensure timely availability of components and assemblies for generator manufacturing. Maintain accountability for the quality and accuracy of assigned work while operating within established procedures and operational guidelines. Serve as a key liaison between customers, production teams, engineering, procurement, suppliers, and supply chain stakeholders to ensure cross-functional alignment, mitigate supply chain risks, maintain production continuity, and drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Business Administration or equivalent, and 3+ years of experience in procurement, production planning, materials management, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience with ERP-based production planning and materials management systems, including a strong understanding of MRP, inventory control, purchasing processes, and production scheduling.
5+ years of experience with SAP.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, material flow, and production scheduling requirements.
Knowledge of BOM management and hands-on experience with PLM systems.
Ability to coordinate material requirements for complex manufactured products.
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, resolve material shortages, mitigate operational risks, and support customer delivery commitments.
Experience coordinating with production, engineering, procurement, quality, and warehouse teams to maintain manufacturing continuity.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing material requirements and respond to changing production demands.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% within the region.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, optimize processes, and enhance operational performance.
Previous experience working with SAP and Pelico tools.
Previous experience or exposure to generator manufacturing, power generation equipment, industrial electrical systems, or related control systems.
Familiarity with generator components, electrical assemblies, control panels, alternators, engines, and associated manufacturing materials.
Understanding of engineering change management, BOM revisions, material substitutions, and configuration management in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting production operations with a focus on OTD, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, and supplier performance.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills to align production priorities, material availability, and customer requirements.
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to document, plan, coordinate, and execute operational initiatives while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and compliance with established procedures.
Proactive approach to identifying supply chain risks, resolving material constraints, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing production requirements, supplier commitments, inventory targets, and customer delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

Manage master production planning, material planning processes, and related systems to support generator manufacturing operations; prepare, maintain, and update production schedules, material requirements, and purchasing plans aligned with customer demand and manufacturing priorities.
Coordinate material availability for generator components, assemblies, and subassemblies, including electrical components, control systems, wiring, mechanical parts, and other production-critical materials.
Partner with production, procurement, engineering, warehouse, and planning teams to ensure materials are available when needed, identify supply constraints, and minimize production delays.
Monitor inventory levels, material shortages, supplier lead times, and production requirements to support efficient manufacturing and optimize inventory performance.
Align material plans and production schedules with customer delivery commitments and KPIs, including OTD, inventory accuracy, and schedule adherence.
Identify opportunities to improve material planning processes, inventory management, supplier coordination, and supply chain efficiency.
Apply working knowledge of production planning, procurement, inventory management, and manufacturing processes to resolve operational challenges within established procedures and guidelines.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on BOM accuracy, engineering changes, component substitutions, and material requirements for generator configurations and product revisions.
Support OTD performance through proactive material planning, cross-department coordination, and timely resolution of material shortages and production issues.
Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to monitor delivery commitments, address supply disruptions, assess operational risks, and maintain production continuity.
Coordinate with customers, production teams, engineering, procurement, and supply chain stakeholders regarding material availability, production status, delivery risks, and recovery plans.
Investigate recurring material issues with cross-functional teams, implement corrective actions, and improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Escalate complex supply chain, supplier performance, and production scheduling issues to management when necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.