GE HealthCare Materials Specialist 

India, Karnataka 

744318437

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials to support production and sales. Work to resolve Materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory & business metrics.

• Overall ownership of material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum Oracle and Digital Cockpit expert

• Ensure systemic accuracy of inventory

• Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control)

• Daily Shortage root cause investigation and resolution

• Partner closely with suppliers focusing on: Packaging needs, min/max planning.

• PCNs, as they relate to old/existing parts, materials replenishment planning, root-cause problem solving

• Conduct daily walks on the floor and the receiving dock to investigate and resolve material issues

• Support material transfers, supplier reviews w/Sourcing

• Field Modification Instruction, as appropriate - ordering material, formulating schedules

• Supplier visits, as needed - internal and external

• Manage Phase In / Phase Out (NPI) to minimize obsolete material

• Provide supply analysis data and recommendations as necessary

• Assist in cycle count efforts as determined

• Support tool development for prediction of material issues. Support all lean activities, initiatives, and action workouts

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements.

• Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in broad area.

• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.

• Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults supervisor or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years of experience in Materials planning and logistics

• Working knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

• The preferred qualifications include APICS Certification, Oracle knowledge and experience, and a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

• Strong problem solving skills

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