Material Logistics Specialist

GE Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Material Planner responsible for coordinating and expediting material flow as per production schedules. The role involves managing inventory, ordering materials, and collaborating with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in Oracle, with strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Challenging career paths

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Oracle and MRP systems necessary.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material ordering, availability, and scheduling.
• Ensure systemic accuracy of inventory.
• Conduct daily walks to resolve material issues.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Computer Proficiency

MRP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

Tools

Oracle

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. Proficient professional, contributes to projects and initiatives, influences at the site level and determines and executes to operational standards and processes, and requires understanding of a concepts, methods and procedures.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for 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 issue.
• 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.
• Manage and ensure RTV and NC material disposition.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

2. Computer proficiency

3. Working knowledge of MRP

4. Excellent Interpersonal Skills

5. Strong problem-solving skills

Desired Characteristics

1. APICS Certification

2. Oracle knowledge and experience

3. Six Sigma Green Belt

4. Two years of Experience in a material replenishment or material planning role

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is anEqual 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 HealthCare 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).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No