Job Description Summary

The Materials Manager will lead an organization focused on the strategy, execution and continuous improvement of wing-to-wing materials processes. They will partner with the value stream leaders to develop a customer focused environment that maximizes on-time delivery while minimizing inventory.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:          

• Lead a materials team in materials planning, inventory, production control and procurement requirements, demonstrating strong integration with manufacturing operations teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure that standard materials processes and standard KPIs are used to provide the best delivery with the lowest inventory cost for the assigned value stream (Lean)
• Support the SIOP process: contribute to material procurement timing, order release timing requirements, available capacity, & lead-times
• Lead capacity requirements planning (CRP) processes by ensuring the gathering & loading information into planning tools, analyzing data, and providing regular updates
• Ensure that the master schedule and production schedules are synchronized using ERP and other planning tools.  Ensure that training and skills necessary to use planning tools are provided and tools are monitored for appropriate use.
• Report and monitor materials related KPIs: inventory balance, inventory turns, on time to promise, on time to need, system health & usage, master data adherence. Establish the use of key metrics in a metric hierarchy to ensure all materials related activities are meeting expectations.
• Lead and monitor all the logistics activities such as incoming receipts, days to stock, inventory accuracy (cycle counts), and shortages
• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for an area or business segment. Use experience and expertise to solve problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field from an accredited university, or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Extensive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with knowledge equivalent to 10+ years of experience
• Experience in supply chain management disciplines, including production and inventory control, variable cost productivity, fulfillment metrics, cost systems, and procedures
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment, such as SAP PMx, Baan, Oracle, or Zeal

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to lead, manage, and communicate effectively with all levels of the business
• Inclusive leadership style, with proven ability to build connection, trust, and engagement across the team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, act independently, and use sound judgment
• Ability to motivate teams while maintaining high integrity, employee involvement, safety, and teamwork
• Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $224,000 and $336,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 28, 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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

 

 

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.