Master Planner

Job description

3459211
Additional Cities

Gebze
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Grid Solutions
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

Turkey
Postal Code

41410
Role Summary/Purpose

The Master Planner will work within the Engineering department. As a Engineering Master Planner you will be responsible for planning, organizing and scheduling a portfolio of Designs in accordance with established procedures to ensure on time delivery.
Essential Responsibilities

• Create and manage a rolling 12-month Forecast for listed known designs. Utilize the design team capacity, taking into consideration the tendering activities, actual contract designs and sales forecast opportunities.
• The design teams are spread in 12 locations having 5 main skills necessary to perform a design.
• Review backlog and forecast Engineering load with Global Supply Chain on a weekly basis and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demands.
• Derive a rolling 3-month engineering schedule based on current orders in hand, stock planned order, working with the Tendering and Fulfillment Team representatives.
• Support the S&OP process meetings to review plan to meet demands and resources implications, updating the Forecast as necessary.
• Analyse and identify risks associated with the options built into the Forecast, including manufacturing lead times and work with Materials and Global Supply Chain teams to mitigate the risks.
• Conduct functional training for Planners and Buyers as well as rolling out communication and provide subsequent training that is a result of system changes and/or enhancements.
• Timely reporting of key metrics.
• Manage other tasks and projects related to the management of the Engineering Team.
Qualifications/Requirements

• Min. bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or relevant departments.
• Advanced level of English knowledge in both oral & written
• Min. 5+ years experience in high-volume manufacturing environment
• +3 years Supply Chain Planning experience
• Highly experienced in Production scheduling
• Experience of Forecast preparation and management
• Familiar with S&OP processes
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application
Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability.
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)
Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

Turkey
Primary State/Province

Kocaeli
Primary City

Gebze