Our Spares Planner & Fulfilment Specialist is responsible for controlling the flow of materials and parts to fulfil customer demand in a timely manner. You will oversee inventory levels in the relevant sub inventory locations in line with the forecast to ensure material availability, process fulfilment of spares orders, and coordinate with various supply chain functions to ensure timely receipt of materials ensuring on-time delivery and minimal delinquency.
You will be the supply chain point of contact for the customer facing business, collaborate with programs focal(s) to drive improved spares planning and execution.
You will collaborate with all aspects of supply chain and customer facing teams and facilitate the progress of spares with the wider Materials team to meet our external and internal customer service level requirements.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Coordinate the fulfilment of spares orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to both internal and external customers.
Oversee inventory levels and material requisitions for spare parts.
From materials receipt, picking through to dispatch, review, and process spares orders to meet demand.
Collaborate with sourcing, inspection and logistics teams to expedite materials supply to meet customer requirements using established Standard Work and Daily Management channels.
Track progress of all customer orders and register this information to inform key stakeholders.
Monitor purchase parts with Sourcing and manufactured parts with the Production Control, providing best predicted delivery dates for all sales orders in the execution window and beyond.
Provide updates to customer facing teams and internal stakeholders on order status, delivery timelines and communicate any delays to stakeholders through internal orderbook reviews.
Support order acknowledgement/change requests.
Adhere to standard operating rhythms for Spares Planning & Fulfilment within the Materials Fulfilment Team and monitor key processes through key performance indicators (KPI’s) reviewed within our daily management.
Identify areas for improvement in our Planning & Fulfilment processes, recommend and implement process changes to increase efficiency, reduce lead times and minimize costs by utilizing our Flight Deck Tool kit.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent knowledge and experience in supply chain manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of ERP & MRP systems in a planning/fulfilment capacity.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel Office Suite, particularly Excel with data analytical skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence internally and externally
Desired Characteristics:
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite
Proficient in programming such as VBA & SQL
Willingness to adapt to change and drive process improvement through Lean fundamentals.
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
Non-contributory Pension
Life Assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No