Job Description Summary
The Supplier Planning Leader is responsible for working closely with strategic suppliers to develop and maintain capacity models, ensuring that supplier capabilities align with company demand. This role involves providing visibility into potential resource over-utilization, analyzing forecast impacts, and collaborating cross-functionally with site planning and sourcing teams. This position will play a crucial role in assessing the executability of demand based on supplier capabilities, driving continuous improvement, and mitigating supply risks.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Capacity Modeling: Develop and maintain detailed capacity models for assigned strategic suppliers, providing insights into potential over-utilization and areas of concern.
- Forecast Impact Analysis: Ensure that forecast changes are accurately reflected in supplier capacity plans, providing early warnings of potential issues and working to mitigate risks.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with site planning teams, sourcing, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of supplier capabilities and constraints. Facilitate communication between internal teams and suppliers to align on capacity and demand expectations.
- Risk Management: Identify and proactively address potential supply chain disruptions by evaluating supplier performance against demand forecasts. Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks associated with over-utilization or capacity shortfalls.
- Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track and report on supplier performance metrics, including capacity utilization, lead times, and on-time delivery. Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance their capabilities and meet company standards.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams to refine and improve supplier planning processes, ensuring that they are aligned with overall supply chain strategies.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate and analyze reports on supplier performance, capacity utilization, and forecast accuracy. Present findings to stakeholders and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (OR 6-10 years of equivalent experience in supply chain planning, supplier management, or a related role, preferably within the manufacturing or power generation industry)
- 3-5 years experience in supply chain planning, supplier management, or a related role, preferably within the manufacturing or power generation industry
Eligibility Requirements
- Willing and able to travel up to 20% both domestically and / or internationally
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with materials management disciplines including production and inventory control
- Strong analytical skills with experience in capacity modeling and demand forecasting
- Ability to effectively operate in any organizational structure
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including MS Excel
Certifications
- APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or similar is a plus
For US Applicants:
The base pay range for this position is $90.4K - $110K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 9/10/2024.
The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
