Job Description SummaryThe Material Plan & Execution Specialist executes the planning and procurement of engineered materials for an on-site manufacturing environment in order to assure that their respective purchased components meet the required quality, delivery and cost requirements of the business. This role coordinates the demands of the supply chain to assure all associated business needs are satisfied and provide an uninterrupted flow of materials to manufacturing

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Critically evaluate Minimum Order Quantities and supplier allocations related to production demandRelease orders to supplier in accordance with purchasing strategyWork directly with engineering and production personnel on part requirementsUtilizes the Material Resource Planning system to respond to the dictates/recommendations in a timely/accurate responsive manner.Tracks and expedites orders to ensure delivery schedules are met and part shortages are resolvedAdvises Sales and Production Departments of delivery status and identifies risks. Communicates accurate information to production in order to provide accurate and timely updates.Identifies non-performances of suppliers and participates in corrective action with the assistance of appropriate Sourcing and Quality personnelHandles standard material non-conformities and returns defective or unacceptable goods to vendor as directed by the Quality Assurance Dept.Tracks deliveries of reworked material.Works closely with QA personnel to ensure that material with non-conformances is address properly by the supplier and to prevent re-occurrences.Schedules parts deliveries. Reschedules deliveries when necessary according to customer requirements and inventory value management.Processes engineering change notices and drawing revision requirementsSupports supplier payment by resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoicesWorks with inventory control to address and resolve purchase order receipt issuesMaintains data in Excel for delivery tracking and open order managementRepresents management in production, scheduling, and cross-functional meetingsFacilitates shipment from offshore with approved freight forwarders. Tracks incoming offshore material and addresses customs and delivery delays.Monitors and reports departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) such as late Purchase Order lines, purchase order confirmation and late Purchase Order placementSupports service and warranty departments to meet respective demandEvaluate data from SAP using Materials Management concepts to improve processesEvaluates validity of demand using critical thinking as well as investigates and resolves irregularitiesWorks in a professional and cooperative manner with other departments such as production, quality, engineering, sourcing and sales to promote a successful team environment

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline from an accredited university or collegeMinimum 1 year related experience in supply chain management including internship experience

Desired Characteristics:

Proficient knowledge and usage of computers, MS Office Applications (MS Excel including spreadsheets, graphs, functions and advanced applications.)Regular exposure to general supply chain management functions within a manufacturing environmentAbility to set direction and drive resultsStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to work independentlyStrong problem-solving skillsKnowledge of SAP.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No