Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

I. Job Summary

• Lead the strategy and day-to-day execution of global service parts planning and inventory management while shaping enterprise strategy by engaging senior stakeholders across global regions and functions.
• Own responsibilities from demand forecasting planning and inventory optimization to ensure service levels while driving continuous improvement and transformation in talent process information and technology.
• Proactively manage conflict and competing priorities to build consensus and deliver transformative business outcomes.
• Drive alignment on high-impact initiatives through vision-setting influencing at scale and navigating complex organizational dynamics.

II. Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Tactical Execution

• Set and adapt global service parts planning strategy aligned with organizational goals and market conditions.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans ensuring cost-effective efficient and customer-focused operations.
• Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on oversight of planning activities and operational performance.

2. Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management

• Direct global demand forecasting processes using advanced planning tools and analytics.
• Manage inventory lifecycle: procurement warehousing distribution and disposal.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to meet service demand while minimizing holding costs and obsolescence.
• Monitor and report KPIs: service parts availability lead times cost efficiency balance sheet impact and P&L performance.

3. Operational Problem-Solving

• Use data-driven insights to identify trends and adjust supply strategies.
• Proactively resolve issues related to inventory shortages excess stock and logistics disruptions.
• Develop and execute contingency plans to mitigate risks and maintain service continuity.

4. Global Coordination & Collaboration

• Partner with regional leaders service teams manufacturing and logistics to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Build strong supplier and logistics relationships to optimize global operations.
• Communicate effectively across 174 countries adapting to diverse regulations and customs.

5. Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Drive operational excellence through process improvements and technology adoption.
• Implement change management communication and training plans for new systems and processes.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

III. Skills

• Strategic planning operational execution
• Advanced analytics and forecasting
• Leadership and team management
• Financial acumen and KPI management
• Global supply chain expertise
• Strong organizational and program management skills

IV. Desired Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking with tactical agility
• Resilience and adaptability
• Customer focus and integrity
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset

Qualification/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a technical or operations field with a minimum of 7 years experience in an operations or supply chain leadership role

• Previous experience in materials planning preferred

• Proven leadership skills including the ability to motivate cross functional & international teams to achieve business goals

• Strong business acumen including a financial background

• Understanding of Healthcare Service business and FDA regulated industry

• Key skills include Strategic planning with operational execution strong analytical abilities leadership and communication skills experience managing teams strategic thinking financial acumen knowledge of global supply chain processes problem-solving skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Additional valuable skills include the ability to manage multiple priorities program management strong organizational skills knowledge of regulations and a track record of driving continuous improvement and transformation change.

Additional Information

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.