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Lead Materials Planner

GE Aerospace
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Job Description Summary

The Lead Materials Planner will manage master planning and customer delivery taking into consideration efficient inventory management for Work-in-Process (WIP), Finished Goods (FG) and Capacity constraints.

This role is located at the GE Indy site, in close collaboration with the GE Aerospace Materials Planning team, and will facilitate Customer Delivery problem solving for the Parts assigned.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Develop material planning tools in short term and support integration to a more formal ERP system in collaboration with the GE Aerospace Fulfillment team.
  • 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.
  • Work closely with suppliers and internal shops to develop launch and delivery plans and metrics to better understand performance. Collaborate to drive improvement actions as necessary.
  • Collaborate with raw material supplier and OV process planning teams.
  • Collaborates with the broader GE Fulfillment teams globally to provide delivery commits to our various programs/customers.
  • Collaborate with shops to develop visual management standards and support implementation of Flight Deck at GE Indy

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, materials, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations)
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, materials, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Supply Chain experience.
  • Passion for safety, quality, and on-time customer satisfaction
  • Enjoys time on shop floor and ability to work with all levels of the team.
  • Team playing mindset.
  • 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 thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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 programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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

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