**Job Description Summary** The Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials from suppliers(Global /Domestics _ through various departments to meet strict production schedules. You will function with a high degree of autonomy, managing master planning and inventory optimization while serving as a technical resource for the broader manufacturing team. ________________________________________ **Job Description** The **Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution** is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials from suppliers(Global /Domestics _ through various departments to meet strict production schedules. You will function with a high degree of autonomy, managing master planning and inventory optimization while serving as a technical resource for the broader manufacturing team. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Material Planning & Master Scheduling** + **Master Planning:** Manage the master production schedule (MPS) and ensure it aligns with material availability and customer commitments. + **Requirements Management:** Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to trigger purchasing needs and internal shop orders. + **System Integrity:** Maintain accurate lead times, safety stock levels, and lot sizes within the SAP system **2. Execution & Shortage Management** + **Expediting:** Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve "line-down" risks and critical shortages. + **Shortage Reviews:** Lead daily or weekly shortage reviews, assigning explicit actions and recovery owners.



+ PO & SLA placing against the MRP requirements & Get OA from Suppliers + **Open order review:** Periodic review of Open orders with Supplier + **Import & Export :** High level of knowledge in import & Export Process as well to handle Duty process update in SAP **3. Inventory Control & Optimization** + **Turnover Management:** Balance service levels (part availability) with inventory turns to minimize excess and obsolete stock. + **Review of Safety stock /PFEP:** Ensure to review Safety stock & PFEP based on every Quarter use & Change in lead times + **Disposition:** Manage the flow of slow-moving or obsolete inventory and coordinate its reduction or disposal. + **Required Qualifications** + **Education:** * **US:** Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (or High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience in manufacturing/supply chain). + **International:** Advanced experience in Material Planning comparable to a Bachelor's degree. + **Experience:** Minimum of **3-5 years** in material planning, production control, or manufacturing execution. + **Technical Proficiency:** Hands-on experience with SAP /MRP systems + **Desired Characteristics & Technical Skills** **Skill Category** **Key Competencies** **Technical** Data Analytics (Excel/Tableau), Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Policy . **Soft Skills** Strong sense of urgency, ability to influence cross-functional teams, and problem-solving. **Leadership** Experience leading daily "Tier" meetings and project management skills. **Agility** Comfort in a high-speed, dynamic environment where production priorities shift daily & **Communication Skill** Good Level of communication over Team meeting or Mails to suppliers & to create good Business environment **Additional Information** **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No GE Vernova 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.

📌 Lead Manufacturing Specialist-Material Plan & Execution (Pallavaram)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 Pallavaram