Sr Manager- Material Plan & Execution

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled procurement and planning professional to manage end-to-end PO execution and material planning within the Global Fulfilment organization. The role emphasizes supplier relations, data accuracy, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive improvements in delivery performance, lead small-to-medium process improvements, and use data to recommend actions while maintaining ERP data integrity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6+ years in Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or related field; or HS diploma + 7 years.
• Minimum 6 years of procurement/PO execution or supply/material planning experience.
• Hands-on ERP experience with Oracle, SAP, Axapta or BaaN.

Responsibilities

• Place, track, and expedite POs; manage PO backlog for on-time supplier delivery.
• Own supplier relationship management for PO fulfilment and delivery risks.
• Reconcile supply plans against demand; flag capacity and schedule constraints early.
• Maintain ERP data (POs, dates, quantities) to ensure planning integrity.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning and Sourcing to resolve bottlenecks.
• Train and mentor junior team members on PO execution and planning.

Skills

Procurement

PO execution

Supply planning

ERP data management

Education

Master's degree

High school diploma or GED + 7 years experience

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Axapta

BaaN

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for end-to-end purchase order (PO) execution and material planning within the Global Fulfilment organization. Manages the full PO lifecycle - from placement through on-time delivery - while coordinating supply and demand planning activities with suppliers, planners, and internal stakeholders. Applies sourcing and planning best practices, has working knowledge of how this role integrates with broader supply chain and manufacturing operations, and understands market/supplier dynamics affecting delivery performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Place, track, and expedite purchase orders; proactively manage PO backlog to ensure on-time supplier delivery.
• Own supplier relationship management related to PO fulfilment, resolving delivery risks, schedule changes, and quality/technical issues.
• Reconcile supply plans against demand signals; flag capacity, material, or schedule constraints early and drive resolution.
• Maintain accurate and timely ERP data (POs, dates, quantities) to ensure planning integrity.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, and Sourcing teams to align priorities and resolve cross-functional bottlenecks.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource on PO execution and planning best practices; support onboarding/training of less experienced team members.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives (small-to-medium scope) to improve OTD (on-time delivery), lead time, or planning accuracy.
• Communicate complex supply/schedule issues clearly to stakeholders and build consensus on resolution paths.
• Use data analysis to support recommendations and influence decisions; escalates appropriately when broader input is required.
• Operate with moderate autonomy under established policies, applying judgment to resolve moderately complex planning and execution issues.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or related field; OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years of significant experience in procurement, PO execution, or supply/material planning.
• Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Axapta, or BaaN).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working across global, cross-functional teams and time zones.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and/or Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve supply/schedule problems independently.
• Established project management skills; ability to lead small-to-medium improvement initiatives.

Additional Information

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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

Compensation

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Statement

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.

Mission and Vision

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. www.gevernova.com