Materials Planning Leader

I10443 GE Medical Systems Monterrey-Mexico, S.A. de C.V.; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Leader with a strong background in materials planning and inventory management to drive delivery and continuity across manufacturing operations.

The role requires MRP-driven expertise, people leadership, and collaboration with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations. Experience with Kinaxis and Oracle is highly valued in a global, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a team for material planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of MRP-driven planning and inventory management.
• Experience partnering with multiple functions in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for material planning and execution activities.
• Drive inventory optimization, material availability, and production continuity.
• Partner with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure supply chain performance.
• Lead material allocation and prioritization to support customer and business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction and planning processes.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering accountability and excellence.
• Support strategic supply chain projects and transformations.
• Monitor planning metrics and implement corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

MRP concepts

Inventory management

People development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

Oracle

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Healthcare is a leading global innovator in medical technology and digital solutions, with more than 100 years of experience in the healthcare industry and approximately 50,000 employees worldwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a hands‑on Supply Chain Leader with a strong background in materials planning and inventory management. The ideal candidate combines people leadership experience with expertise in MRP‑driven environments, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. Experience with Kinaxis, Oracle, medical manufacturing, or complex global supply chains is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

As the Materials Planning Leader for the assigned business, you will:

• Lead and develop a team responsible for material planning and execution activities.
• Drive inventory optimization, material availability, and production continuity.
• Partner with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure supply chain performance.
• Lead material allocation and prioritization activities to support customer and business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, planning processes, and supplier performance.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering accountability and operational excellence.
• Support strategic supply chain projects and business transformations.
• Monitor key planning metrics and implement corrective actions when required.

Quality Specific Goals

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of production process work instructions and operates within them to ensure that a device conforms to its specifications
• Ensures the creation of accurate, complete and timely records and DHRs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience leading people and developing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP concepts, inventory management, and material planning processes.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional and matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kinaxis Maestro, Oracle, or similar planning platforms.
• Experience in Medical Devices, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting global supply chain operations and material allocation processes.
• Knowledge of SIOP, inventory optimization, supplier management, and supply chain analytics.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM certifications, or equivalent.
• MBA or Master's degree.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

We enable clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through smart devices, data analytics, applications, and services, all powered by our Edison intelligence platform. We operate at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health digitalization, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, healthcare systems, and researchers around the world. At GE Healthcare, requesting medical certificates of non-pregnancy or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) status as requirements for hiring, continued employment, or promotion is strictly prohibited. #LI-MM8 #LI-Onsite

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.