Lead Planner – Buyer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Planner – Buyer will be 100% responsible for fulfillment for assigned suppliers working with Global Commodity Leaders (GCLs) to execute on Supplier fulfillment strategy, supplier capacity planning, and lead time reduction for assigned commodity. The Lead Planner – Buyer will own the execution of supply plan for assigned commodities to ensure on time delivery of components in alignment with the factory production plan.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Be 100% responsible for fulfillment for assigned suppliers

Manage capacity, PO allocation, supplier relationship, and fulfillment strategy in order to minimize delivery risks

Work with Global Commodity Leaders (GCLs) to execute on Supplier fulfillment strategy for assigned commodity to drive product cost out, inventory optimization, and cash plays

Plan and place Purchase Orders (POs) at lead time and obtain PO acknowledgements from Suppliers

Keep purchase order need dates aligned with Master Production Schedule to prevent outages or excess inventory

Hold weekly reviews with suppliers to ensure promise date accuracy

Develop and drive effective recovery plans when necessary

Track in-transit material to identify and address any potential delivery issues

Manage and resolve issues relative to engineering design changes, cut-ins and item master maintenance

Develop knowledge of supplier manufacturing processes, material and commodity pricing and excellent focus on quality

Develop process to look upstream for pending requirements and drive engineering / manufacturing / sales to ensure sourcing given adequate cycle to procure material

Drive and lead continuous improvement in fulfillment processes for assigned commodity including cost out, lead time reduction, and simplification

Engage and lead w/horizontal teams to develop risk mitigation plans for NPI launch issues – Quality/Cost/Delivery/LT

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, engineering or manufacturing

Desired Characteristics:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business

Supply Chain experience

Oracle Purchasing system experience

Detail oriented

Program management skills with Horizontal teams

Strong interpersonal communications, and negotiation skills with ability to influence at all levels of internal GE and external suppliers

Strong quantitative and analytical skills; strong PC and database management skills

Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities

International business experience

Black Belt / Green Belt certified or quality certification

Masters Degree in Business Administration

The salary range for this position is $76,600-$127,600 USD. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for variable incentive compensation (10%). Available Health and Welfare benefits include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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 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: No