Purchasing Planner
Role Overview
Essential responsibilities
• Manage creation and maintenance of purchasing capacity models for all key constraints within
the segment while aligning to the targets of the business
• Keep ERP systems and tools up to date and accurate to the current purchasing capacity
• Partner with the demand planning, factory, supply and finance teams to facilitate crossfunctional alignment through transparent discussion and decisions
• Manage relationships with suppliers and local and global supply teams to support execution and
proactively optimize capacity constraints for business objectives
• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for a purchasing
planning segment
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Essential responsibilities
- Manage creation and maintenance of purchasing capacity models for all key constraints within
- the segment while aligning to the targets of the business
- Keep ERP systems and tools up to date and accurate to the current purchasing capacity
- Partner with the demand planning, factory, supply and finance teams to facilitate crossfunctional alignment through transparent discussion and decisions
- Manage relationships with suppliers and local and global supply teams to support execution and
- proactively optimize capacity constraints for business objectives
- Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for a purchasing
- planning segment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing / supply chain
- 2+ years of experience specifically in material planning / scheduling function
- Proven capability with materials management disciplines including S&OP
- 25% travel domestically and internationally
Desired Characteristics
• Ability to lead, manage and communicate with all levels of the business
• Inclusive leadership style, proven ability to build a connection with the team
• APICS certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP)
• Global experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to use lean tools for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgment
• Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high integrity, employee involvement, safety and
teamwork
• Change agent with energy, passion and enthusiasm
• ERP [SAP(PMx), Baan, Oracle (Zeal)] experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processe
Additional Information
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
- No
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