Materials Specialist

GE HealthCare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in El Paso, TX seeks a materials planner to ensure uninterrupted supply, owning ordering, availability and scheduling to keep 2-week inventory targets.

The role requires Oracle proficiency, a Bachelor's degree with 2 years material or production scheduling experience, and bilingual abilities. Preferred: APICS, Six Sigma, and strong problem solving.

You will collaborate with suppliers, perform floor walks, support MRP and NPI phase ins/outs, and contribute to lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years material experience or production scheduling.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels.
• Daily shortage root-cause investigation and resolution.
• Collaborate with suppliers on packaging needs, min/max planning, and part changes.
• Conduct daily walks on the floor and receiving dock to resolve material issues.
• Support material transfers, supplier reviews, and Phase In/Phase Out (NPI).
• Provide supply analysis data and recommendations as necessary.

Skills

Material experience

Production scheduling

Computer proficiency

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

MRP

Job description

Job Description Summary

Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials to support production and sales. Work to resolve Materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.

Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials to support production and sales. Work to resolve Materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics.

Job Description

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Overall ownership of 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 issues


• 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
  

Quality Expectations

Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree & 2 years of material experience or production scheduling Computer proficiency Bilingual

Preferred Qualifications

APICS Certification Oracle knowledge and experience Six Sigma Green Belt Working knowledge of MRP Excellent Interpersonal Skills Strong problem-solving skills

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

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