Materials Management Project Leader

The Materials Management Project Leader is responsible for leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that improve material planning inventory management procurement processes and supply chain execution. This role serves as the primary liaison between Operations Quality Manufacturing Engineering Sourcing and Commercial teams to ensure successful project implementation operational readiness regulatory compliance and continuity of supply.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead complex materials management and supply chain projects from initiation through implementation and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Develop project plans timelines risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials components packaging and indirect materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables and remove barriers impacting project performance.
• Support new product introductions material qualifications supplier/materials onboarding and manufacturing transfers.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives that improve material availability reduce excess inventory and enhance inventory accuracy.
• Lead process improvement efforts utilizing Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with GMP GDP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Own/lead change controls investigations CAPAs and risk assessments related to materials and supply chain operations.
• Analyze supply chain performance data and implement corrective actions to improve service quality and cost metrics.
• Facilitate project reviews stakeholder communications and executive-level updates.
• Establish and monitor project KPIs ensuring timely achievement of milestones and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering or Operations Management.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in materials management supply chain planning operations or project management.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment.

Desired Characteristics

• PMP APICS (CPIM/CSCP) Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certification.
• Experience within pharmaceutical healthcare medical device or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMP quality systems deviation investigations CAPA management and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Supply Chain Optimization

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of inventory control material planning procurement and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP Oracle.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced execution-driven environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

• Note:

  
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening. For U.S. based positions only the pay range for this position is $95040.00-$142560.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills qualifications experience and addition this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package including not but limited to medical dental vision paid time off a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities life disability and accident insurance and tuition reimbursement.

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