Materials Leader (Pensacola, FL)

Job Description Summary

The Materials Leader is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end materials management process including planning procurement inventory control and logistics. This role ensures the seamless flow of materials to support production schedules while optimizing inventory levels reducing costs and maintaining high standards of supply chain accuracy. Materials Leader will manage materials planning team and ensure all process steps are maintained and developed as necessary. This role will report directly to NAM Remanufacturing Leader.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Materials Leader you will:

• Inventory Management: Lead cycle counting programs maintain 99% inventory accuracy and implement strategies to minimize obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Production Planning: Partner with operations teams to align material availability with production schedules ensuring on-time delivery for customer orders.
• Supplier Engagement: Manage key supplier relationships negotiate lead times and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• Process Improvement: Drive lean initiatives to optimize warehouse space improve material handling efficiency and reduce lead times through digitalization or process redesign.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team of material planners warehouse staff or logistics coordinators fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all material handling and storage activities adhere to environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations and corporate quality standards.
• One Team: Work directly with various stakeholders and department owners to troubleshoot and problem solve daily issues with specific corrective and preventative measures in place.

Qualifications/Requirements :

• High School Diploma/GED Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or a related field experience.
• 4 years of experience in materials management inventory control or logistics.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle).
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive decision-making.

Desired Characteristics :

• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively operate cross-functionally and interface across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage priorities and achieve results
• Strong Project Management oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsundefined

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $91400.00 and $152200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 29 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.