Materials Leader (Pensacola, FL)

GE Vernova; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 91,400 - 152,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Comprehensive Benefits including Med,

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

GE Vernova in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Materials Leader to oversee end-to-end materials management—planning, procurement, inventory control and logistics—to ensure on-time production and optimized inventory.

You will lead a materials planning team, partner with operations and suppliers, drive lean improvements, and ensure compliance with EHS and quality standards. This role reports to the NAM Remanufacturing Leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or logistics.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Lead cycle counting programs, maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy, and implement strategies to minimize obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Production Planning: Partner with operations teams to align material availability with production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery for customer orders.
• Supplier Engagement: Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate lead times, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• Process Improvement: Drive lean initiatives to optimize warehouse space, improve material handling efficiency, and reduce lead times through digitalization or process redesign.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of material planners, warehouse staff, or logistics coordinators, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all material handling and storage activities adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and corporate quality standards.
• One Team: Work directly with various stakeholders and department owners to troubleshoot and problem solve daily issues with specific corrective and preventative measures in place.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Materials Leader is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end materials management process, including planning, procurement, inventory control, and logistics. This role ensures the seamless flow of materials to support production schedules while optimizing inventory levels, reducing costs, and maintaining high standards of supply chain accuracy. Materials Leader will manage materials planning team and ensure all process steps are maintained and developed as necessary. This role will report directly to NAM Remanufacturing Leader.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Materials Leader you will:

• Inventory Management: Lead cycle counting programs, maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy, and implement strategies to minimize obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Production Planning: Partner with operations teams to align material availability with production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery for customer orders.
• Supplier Engagement: Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate lead times, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• Process Improvement: Drive lean initiatives to optimize warehouse space, improve material handling efficiency, and reduce lead times through digitalization or process redesign.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of material planners, warehouse staff, or logistics coordinators, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all material handling and storage activities adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and corporate quality standards.
• One Team: Work directly with various stakeholders and department owners to troubleshoot and problem solve daily issues with specific corrective and preventative measures in place.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field experience.
• 4+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or logistics.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive decision-making.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively operate cross-functionally and interface across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage priorities and achieve results
• Strong Project Management, oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. 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 July 28, 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.