Material Management Specialist – GE HealthCare FASTlab Cassette Product

GE HealthCare; Chalfont St Giles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks a Supply Chain Lead to manage product material setup and inventory for PET products. This dynamic role involves collaboration with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure high-quality delivery of healthcare products. Ideal for candidates with strong experience in supply chain management, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

Flexible career opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in supply chain management, logistics, and distribution.
• Experience in pharmaceutical sector preferred.
• Proven experience in material setup and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Leads material setup process for PET Consumables at distribution centers.
• Manages lifecycle materials for the PET Consumables portfolio.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Process Optimization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Job Description Summary

This is an exciting and varied role within a dynamic multi-country team working with PET (Positron Emission Tomography) products, such as FASTlab cassettes. In this role, you will be leading the setup of new products in our distribution centers within the FASTlab cassette portfolio and will be part of a high energy Supply Chain Team working together with suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMOs) to deliver a range of critical healthcare products to our customers around the globe. The successful candidate will need to be proactive, open minded, flexible, self-driven with a proven track record of problem-solving and strong teamwork.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Leads the implementation of the material setup process for products within the PET Consumables portfolio in our distribution centers

• Lifecycle materials management for the PET Consumables Portfolio including supporting change management, impact assessments and risk management.

• Lead material supply, inventory and stock level optimization for PET Consumables

• Lead supplier and part risk reduction projects to improve the part quality and increase supply resilience.

• Develops and implements strategies to optimize the new material setup processes

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including R&D, QA, logistics and supply chain, to ensure seamless setup operations

• Evaluates, generates and translates ideas into achievable projects leading to productivity and simplification gains

• Leads troubleshooting and problem-solving activities, implementing corrective actions as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, pharmaceutical sciences, materials management, logistics and distribution, or a related field or equivalent

• Strong experience in supply chain management, logistics and/or distribution

• Experience working within pharmaceutical sector strongly preferred

• Proven experience in material setup, inventory management, or a similar role within a distribution or manufacturing environment

• Experience in leading projects and implementing process improvements

• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in process optimization

• A high degree of autonomy is necessary, as the role might be geographically separated from the hiring manager and other team members

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with various teams and present ideas clearly.

• Experience working within logistics and distribution

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Driver: proactive, makes things happen and can ensure that supporting documentation is in place to support justifications

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in material setup and implementation.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Innovative: Creative thinking to develop and implement strategies for optimization and efficiency.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

Behaviors

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No