Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

The Fulfillment Planner will coordinate and expedite the flow of material according to production schedules. The role has responsibility to plan and schedule material/production needs as well as release/execute material work orders.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and update production schedules, manage material processes and systems, and optimize inventory in alignment with production plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manage work orders in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion, including shortage tracking, scrap replacements, and outside processes.
• Relay material shortages to the Sourcing and Planning functions and communicate shortage impacts to the Operations/Production team through fulfillment.
• Maintain a status of all work in process (WIP). Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.
• Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status, delinquency/delivery, and schedule changes.
• Participate in and lead process improvement projects, value stream mapping events, and Kaizen events/projects.
• Work within cross-functional teams to support the production personnel, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive Lean initiatives/improvements.
• Responsible for assisting the Lead Fulfillment Planner in managing the overall fulfillment process, including planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, and/or manufacturing leadership)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, and/or manufacturing leadership
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Experience in S&OP process.
• Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPIs around cost, inventory, and cash flow.
• Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to set priorities and execute schedule to achieve milestones/objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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