Manufacturing Specialist 1 - Material Plan & Execution

GE Vernova; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Material Planner to coordinate and expedite material flow, plan production needs, and optimize inventory. The role involves executing with guidance, leading small teams, and collaborating with business leadership across SPB and EB levels.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain and a minimum of five years’ manufacturing/supply chain experience, plus strong Excel skills and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing and/or supply chain experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and SAP established.

Responsibilities

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems.
• Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs.
• Tracks and expedites orders to meet delivery schedules.
• Uses MRP system to respond to directives in a timely manner.
• Supports supplier payment by resolving PO vs. invoice discrepancies.
• Facilitates offshore shipments with approved freight forwarders.
• Evaluates demand validity and resolves irregularities.
• Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Collaborates with SPB and EB leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems.
• Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs
• Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations
• Tracks and expedites orders to ensure delivery schedules are met and part shortages are resolved
• Utilizes the Material Resource Planning system to respond to the dictates/recommendations in a timely/accurate responsive manner.
• Supports supplier payment by resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices
• Facilitates shipment from offshore with approved freight forwarders. Tracks incoming offshore material and addresses customs and delivery delays.
• Evaluates validity of demand using critical thinking as well as investigates and resolves irregularities
• Optimize inventory and process improvements
• Works together with business leadership at SPB and EB level
• Specify needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done
• Work on cross functional teams. Alternatively: Leads analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing and/or supply chain experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Very strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 15, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.