GE HealthCare Materials Logistics Specialist Planner/Buyer 

United States, Utah, Salt Lake City 

821999068

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Proficient professional, contributes to projects and initiatives, influences at the site level and determines and executes to operational standards and processes, and requires understanding of a concepts, methods and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum
• Oracle 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 issue.
• 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

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

2. Computer proficiency

3. Working knowledge of MRP

4. Excellent Interpersonal Skills

5. Strong problem-solving skills

Desired Characteristics

1. APICS Certification

2. Oracle knowledge and experience

3. Six Sigma Green Belt

4. Two years of Experience in a material replenishment or material planning role

• Support all lean activities, initiatives, and action workouts.
• Manage and ensure RTV and NC material disposition.