GE Vernova

Sr Manager- Material Plan & Execution

GE Vernova$104K — $174K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Supply Chain or related field with 6+ years experience; OR high school diploma with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in procurement, PO execution, or supply/material planning.
  • Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP).

Responsibilities

  • Place, track, and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time supplier delivery.
  • Own supplier relationships, resolving delivery risks and quality issues.
  • Reconcile supply plans against demand signals and drive resolution of constraints.
  • Maintain accurate and timely ERP data for planning integrity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks.
  • Support training of less experienced team members on PO execution best practices.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance on-time delivery and planning accuracy.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance available.
  • Paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance offered.
  • 12 paid holidays and flexible permissive time off.
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Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
Responsible for end-to-end purchase order (PO) execution and material planning within the Global Fulfilment organization. Manages the full PO lifecycle - from placement through on-time delivery - while coordinating supply and demand planning activities with suppliers, planners, and internal stakeholders. Applies sourcing and planning best practices, has working knowledge of how this role integrates with broader supply chain and manufacturing operations, and understands market/supplier dynamics affecting delivery performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Place, track, and expedite purchase orders; proactively manage PO backlog to ensure on-time supplier delivery.
  • Own supplier relationship management related to PO fulfilment, resolving delivery risks, schedule changes, and quality/technical issues.
  • Reconcile supply plans against demand signals; flag capacity, material, or schedule constraints early and drive resolution.
  • Maintain accurate and timely ERP data (POs, dates, quantities) to ensure planning integrity.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, and Sourcing teams to align priorities and resolve cross-functional bottlenecks.
  • Serve as a subject-matter resource on PO execution and planning best practices; support onboarding/training of less experienced team members.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives (small-to-medium scope) to improve OTD (on-time delivery), lead time, or planning accuracy.
  • Communicate complex supply/schedule issues clearly to stakeholders and build consensus on resolution paths.
  • Use data analysis to support recommendations and influence decisions; escalate appropriately when broader input is required.
  • Operate with moderate autonomy under established policies, applying judgment to resolve moderately complex planning and execution issues.


Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, or related field; OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Minimum 6 years of significant experience in procurement, PO execution, or supply/material planning.
  • Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Axapta, or BaaN).


Desired Characteristics
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable working across global, cross-functional teams and time zones.
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with Excel and/or Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
  • Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve supply/schedule problems independently.
  • Established project management skills; ability to lead small-to-medium improvement initiatives.


This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. 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 candidate's 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 August 21, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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