Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & Production Flow

GE Appliances; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances in Decatur, AL seeks a Material Planner to ensure reliable material flow and optimize inventory. You will partner with production, quality and engineering to safeguard schedules, reduce disruptions, and drive cost savings.

Responsibilities include managing supplier portfolios to achieve high product availability, scheduling production, resolving material issues, and implementing standard practices for efficient material flow across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in material planning or controls.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel; Six Sigma is a plus.
• Background in a manufacturing environment and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Optimize material flow and manage supplier portfolios to maintain high availability.
• Collaborate with production, quality and engineering to ensure schedules and material availability.
• Develop strategies to mitigate disruptions and improve inventory accuracy.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement in material planning processes.

Skills

Material planning

Supplier management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Business Admin)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Access Database

Job description

GE Appliances in Decatur, AL seeks a Material Planner to ensure reliable material flow and optimize inventory. You will partner with production, quality and engineering to safeguard schedules, reduce disruptions, and drive cost savings.

Responsibilities include managing supplier portfolios to achieve high product availability, scheduling production, resolving material issues, and implementing standard practices for efficient material flow across the plant.