Material Planner

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Decatur (AL); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Material Planner in Decatur, AL to ensure uninterrupted production by optimizing material flow, managing supplier portfolios, and coordinating with production, quality, and engineering teams. The role focuses on maintaining schedules, improving product availability, and reducing disruptions.

You will drive inventory accuracy, lead continuous improvement efforts, and collaborate across functions to enhance transportation logistics and overall plant

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (IE, ME, EE) or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in material planning or controls.
• Six Sigma certification and experience with process improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Optimize Material Flow: Manage supplier portfolios to maintain high product availability and on-time schedules.
• Enhance Production Efficiency: Schedule product service production and address material flow challenges swiftly.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Resolve Supplier Issues: Develop strategies to mitigate disruptions and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Champion Inventory Management: Ensure accurate inventory records and actionable improvements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Six Sigma

ERP systems

Access Database

Excel

Supplier management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (IE, ME, EE) or Business Administration

Herramientas

ERP systems

Access Database

Excel

Descripción del empleo

The Material Planner ensures reliable material flow to support uninterrupted production by managing supplier portfolios, optimizing inventory and resolving supply chain disruptions. This role collaborates with production, quality and engineering teams to maintain schedule achievement and product availability while driving cost savings, transportation efficiency and inventory accuracy.## ## PositionMaterial Planner## ## LocationUSA, Decatur, AL## How You'll Create Possibilities* Optimize Material Flow: Manage supplier portfolios to maintain 98% product availability, achieve 100% schedules, and eliminate disruptions.* Enhance Production Efficiency: Schedule product service production and address material flow challenges swiftly.* Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.* Resolve Supplier Issues: Develop strategies to mitigate supply disruptions and strengthen supplier relationships.* Champion Inventory Management: Ensure accurate inventory records and implement solutions to reduce surplus or deficits.* Drive Continuous Improvement: Deliver inventory reductions and cost-saving measures through innovative material planning and supplier engagement.* Support Plant Productivity: Lead initiatives to cut costs, improve transportation logistics, and maximize resource utilization.* Standardize Operations: Develop and implement best practices for material flow processes.## What You'll Bring to Our Team* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (IE, ME, EE) or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.* Proven experience in material planning or controls.* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.* High energy, proactive problem-solver with customer focus.* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.* Six Sigma certification and experience with process improvements.* Background in a unionized manufacturing environment.* Supplier management expertise and proficiency with materials-specific software.* Advanced computer skills, including ERP systems, Access Database, and Excel.* Exceptional project management and planning abilities.## **Our Culture**Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S*If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]*