Purchasing Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain purchasing capacity models addressing all key constraints within the segment.

• Ensure alignment of purchasing capacity models with business objectives.

• Maintain accuracy and currency of ERP systems and tools regarding current purchasing capacity.

• Collaborate with demand planning, factory, supply, and finance teams to promote cross-functional alignment.

• Foster relationships with suppliers and both local and global supply teams.

• Aid in execution and proactively enhance capacity constraints to meet business goals.

• Convey business objectives, programs, and processes pertinent to the purchasing planning segment.

• Assess supplier capacity and formulate strategies for optimal utilization of available capacity.

• Incorporate industrialization and demand profile adjustments across planning horizons.

• Identify and take ownership of action plans aimed at mitigating underutilized or overutilized capacity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Over 5 years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain.

• At least 2 years of direct experience in material planning or scheduling functions.

• Proven expertise in materials management disciplines, including S&OP.

• Willingness to travel 25% domestically and internationally.

• Capacity to lead, manage, and communicate effectively with all business levels.

• An inclusive leadership style with the ability to connect with the team.

• Desirable APICS certifications (CPIM and/or CSCP).

• Global experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to apply lean tools for continual improvement.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Competence to manage multiple priorities, act autonomously, and exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to inspire and uphold high standards of integrity, employee engagement, safety, and teamwork.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP (PMx), Baan, or Oracle (Zeal) in a manufacturing context.

• Understanding of the manufacturing process.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Access to health coaching services.

• Employee Assistance Program available.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance offered.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not available.