Strategic Material Planner: Optimize Flow & Costs

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Decatur (AL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Material Planner in USA (Decatur, AL) to ensure reliable material flow, optimize inventory, and resolve supply disruptions. You will collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to achieve schedules, drive cost savings, and enhance inventory accuracy.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, proven material planning experience, Six Sigma certification, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (IE, ME, EE) or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in material planning or controls.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High energy, proactive problem-solver with customer focus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Six Sigma certification and experience with process improvements.
• Background in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Supplier management expertise and proficiency with materials-specific software.
• Advanced computer skills, including ERP systems, Access Database, and Excel.
• Exceptional project management and planning abilities.

Responsabilités

• Optimize Material Flow: Manage supplier portfolios to maintain 98% product availability, achieve 100% schedules, and eliminate disruptions.
• Enhance Production Efficiency: Schedule product service production and address material flow challenges swiftly.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Resolve Supplier Issues: Develop strategies to mitigate supply disruptions and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Champion Inventory Management: Ensure accurate inventory records and implement solutions to reduce surplus or deficits.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Deliver inventory reductions and cost-saving measures through innovative material planning and supplier engagement.
• Support Plant Productivity: Lead initiatives to cut costs, improve transportation logistics, and maximize resource utilization.
• Standardize Operations: Develop and implement best practices for material flow processes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Six Sigma

Formation

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Business)

Outils

ERP systems

Access Database

Excel

Description du poste

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Material Planner in USA (Decatur, AL) to ensure reliable material flow, optimize inventory, and resolve supply disruptions. You will collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to achieve schedules, drive cost savings, and enhance inventory accuracy.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, proven material planning experience, Six Sigma certification, and strong leadership and communication skills.