Materials Specialist

GE HealthCare•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials to support production and sales. Work to resolve Materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree & 2 years of material experience or production scheduling
Computer proficiency
Bilingual

Nice To Haves

APICS Certification
Oracle knowledge and experience
Six Sigma Green Belt
Working knowledge of MRP
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Overall ownership of material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum
Oracle expert
Ensure systemic accuracy of inventory
Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control)
Daily Shortage root cause investigation and resolution
Partner closely with suppliers focusing on: Packaging needs, min/max planning. PCNs, as they relate to old/existing parts, materials replenishment planning, root-cause problem solving
Conduct daily walks on the floor and the receiving dock to investigate and resolve material issues
Support material transfers, supplier reviews w/Sourcing
Field Modification Instruction, as appropriate - ordering material, formulating schedules
Supplier visits, as needed - internal and external
Manage Phase In / Phase Out (NPI) to minimize obsolete material
Provide supply analysis data and recommendations as necessary
Assist in cycle count efforts as determined
Support tool development for prediction of material issues
Support all lean activities, initiatives, and action workouts
Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required