Materials Planning & Execution Manager

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova Operations LLC is seeking a materials planning leader to coordinate and expedite material flow, plan schedules, and optimize inventory. You will work cross-functionally with engineering and sourcing to ensure on-time delivery and favorable cycle estimates.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience in materials management) and strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and KPI alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• High school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Materials Management and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, production schedules and purchasing needs.
• Ensure alignment with production plan and KPIs; optimize inventory and processes.
• Lead small projects, hire/develop talent, and coordinate with Engineering and Sourcing to enable On Time Delivery.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Planning skills

Project management

Multi-project coordination

Lean Six Sigma

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (to and from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements. A job at this level requires a people leader with ability to hire and develop talent. Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues. Manage and facilitate calls with external and internal project managers. Coordinate with Engineering and Sourcing teams to enable the shop to achieve On Time Delivery Accurate Cost and cycle estimating.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Materials Management and planning

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Experience with SAP ERP system
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Planning / Customer fulfillment background is an advantage.
• Lean or Six Sigma certified.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).

Benefits and Compensation

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• 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.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• 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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 29, 2026.

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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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