Fulfillment Planner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

The Fulfillment Planner will coordinate and expedite the flow of material according to production schedules. The role has responsibility to plan and schedule material/production needs as well as release/execute material work orders.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and update production schedules, manage material processes and systems, and optimize inventory in alignment with production plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Manage work orders in accordance with the production schedule from release to completion, including shortage tracking, scrap replacements, and outside processes.

• Relay material shortages to the Sourcing and Planning functions and communicate shortage impacts to the Operations/Production team through fulfillment.

• Maintain a status of all work in process (WIP). Coordinate with the production supervisor/coach on upcoming work order releases to align with the production schedule and customer commitments.

• Attend regular operating rhythms and be prepared to discuss material status, delinquency/delivery, and schedule changes.

• Participate in and lead process improvement projects, value stream mapping events, and Kaizen events/projects.

• Work within cross-functional teams to support the production personnel, identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive Lean initiatives/improvements.

• Lead processes for material flow, production readiness, and customer delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a High School diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing environments)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning and/or production scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances

• Experience in S&OP process

• Experience with ERP (Oracle R12 preferred) and understanding of business KPI's around cost, inventory, and cash flow

• Ability to lead a team and influence others; strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to set priorities and execute schedule to achieve milestones/objectives

• Strong oral and written communication skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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

GE Aerospace 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.