Material Planner

Position Material Planner Location USA, Louisville, KY Job Overview As a Material Planner at GE Appliances, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the management of raw materials and purchased components. This role involves direct engagement with the supply base to ensure the timely shipment and receipt of materials necessary to support a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Additionally, you will collaborate with inbound transportation teams to monitor and coordinate the Just‑in‑Time delivery of materials. Please note that this position requires 100% onsite presence. Responsibilities Plan and coordinate material requirements to ensure optimal part availability for production, proactively addressing and resolving supply issues in collaboration with suppliers. Lead and support initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, maintain Bill of Material precision, analyze excess and obsolete parts, facilitate new model introductions, and optimize logistics planning. Participate in logistics improvement projects, including reduction of RIP (Receiving in Process), collection and analysis of supplier capacity data, and advancement of returnable packaging solutions. Establish and sustain effective relationships with both existing and prospective suppliers to support operational objectives. Coordinate and manage production schedule adjustments and supply shortages with the scheduling team to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations. Assist in cycle counting activities to ensure inventory counts remain accurate and reliable. Contribute to the successful phase‑in and phase‑out of model lines by controlling part availability for new product launches and managing obsolescence for discontinued models. Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, minimizing expedited orders and reducing inventory levels while preventing production line downtime. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a scientific‑related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of relevant experience in process improvement, lean expertise, change management and/or process redesign within a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Working understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems. Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain concepts, including the flow of parts through various stages. Effective communication skills for clear information exchange. Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Sound judgment, planning, and systematic skills for effective interaction with management, production teams, and supplier contacts. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the capacity to motivate teams and achieve exceptional results. In-depth understanding of the Appliance Industry. Working Conditions Working conditions are normal for both an office and a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 30 pounds. Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, work shoes/boots. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Equal Opportunity Employer GE Appliances 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. E-Verify Participation GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Disability Assistance If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr