Senior Material Planner

Job Description Summary

Coordinate the flow of materials supply schedules (from suppliers and also within departments) according to build plans and forecast. Plan and schedule material/production needs. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required.

This role can be located in Indianapolis, IN or Evendale, OH. If located in Evendale, would require 25-50% travel to Indianapolis.

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs. Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members.
• Will require cross-functional collaboration and problem‑solving to ensure schedules are aligned to production and customer need while understanding trade‑offs.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing, materials, planning, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations experience) + minimum of 5 years manufacturing, materials, planning, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations experience.

• Ability to navigate complex processes and systems
• Strong organizational skills and data management experience
• Understanding of LEAN/FLIGHT DECK principles
• Ability to coach and train others
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical think
• Ability to make and drive decisions across teams.
• Understands data and can recommend process improvements
• Leads across teams and functions
• Ability to influence and lead constructive conversations
• Highlight problems, recommend solutions and implements counter‑measures

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and…