Materials Leader

**Job Description Summary**: Reporting to Site Supply Chain Business Leader, this is a key leadership role that will enable effective delivery fulfilment, operational success and customer satisfaction for the GE Wales facility. The successful individual will need to demonstrate leadership in communication and delivery of the strategy and goals of the GE Wales business and be able to develop and execute objectives for themselves and others.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- The role holder will be expected to lead both short and long term business goals. The role involves effective management of a team of Shop Floor, Materials and Sourcing personnel. Own all aspects of the Materials management**,** this will include

Operational responsibility for materials supply inventory & fulfillment
- Setting departments KPI (predictive where possible) and holding team accountable to achieve these
- Point of escalation for Sourcing, planning and materials teams, driving forward key issues with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure full kit availability to the business in line with the plan
- Inventory Management
- Responsible for the Material Deflation for the site
- Oversee the Materials Fulfilment role
- Ownership of Sub Contract & New Material streams including supplier management
- Staff Management & Development
- Drive positive change with the team to continuously improve internal processes along with external supply of materials
- Have responsibility to understand the business strategy and anticipate requirements for the organization delivery of this strategy
- Have responsibility to Implement and lead material strategy for the product line.
- Effectively manage labour, materials and capacity in line with the products life cycle
- Be responsible for integrating customer commitments with shop, new supply, and vendor capacities to assure on time deliveries
- Work closely and effectively with the Senior Leadership Team, and specifically Supply Chain Business Leader
- Interface with key stakeholders both internal and external to the Wales site

**Required Qualifications**
- Ability to manage and further develop a large team to support the business requirements.
- Experience in the Manufacturing & Materials Planning and Execution.
- Experience of using ERP system.

**Desired Characteristics**
- Knowledge of the MRP order and processes and practices
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Advanced experience in Materials Planning and Execution.
- Previous SAP knowledge would be advantageous

**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 Aerospace 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
- Performance related bonus
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

**Equal Opportunities**

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

**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**

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