Shop Supply Planner

Job Description Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Shop Supply Planner to coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and within internal departments to support production schedules in our sub-assembly shop. This role is critical to ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support site operations and downstream engine assembly sites.

This position is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, can balance daily execution with longer-term priorities, and is comfortable working across planning, sourcing, fulfillment, inventory, and shop operations. The role offers moderate autonomy and requires strong judgment, problem solving, and collaboration across multiple teams.  

This is a highly visible role with exposure across multiple supply chain functions. The successful candidate will play a key part in helping the Terre Haute site improve material availability, inventory performance, and operational execution while contributing to a major Flight Deck transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage material schedules, part-level planning details, and system parameters to support production needs and optimize inventory

• Prepare and update production schedules, purchasing requirements, and master planning inputs

• Coordinate with suppliers, sourcing, fulfillment leaders, delivery teams, and internal planning teams to maintain material flow and improve on-time delivery

• Identify and resolve input material shortages and supplier delivery gaps, partnering with sourcing on delivery and quality performance issues

• Support inventory control and ensure operational alignment with production plans and key performance indicators

• Drive continuous improvement in planning and material processes, including support for the site’s Flight Deck transformation

• Work across both shop floor and desk-based activities, serving as a key supplier-facing point of contact for the shop

• Help advance transformation efforts as the site moves toward 100% bill of materials on pull

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years materials, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations experience)

• Minimum of 3 years materials, production planning, sourcing or supply chain operations experience

Desired Characteristics

• Supply chain planning experience preferred

• CPIM certification or training preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across functions and influence stakeholders

• Understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvement

• Comfortable operating with structure where it exists, while also adapting to non-standard work in a transforming environment

• Demonstrated ability to use judgment, ask the right questions, and make sound decisions with guidance when needed

• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to provide informal leadership and influence small teams

• Humble, transparent, focused, and eager to learn

• Self-directed and motivated to deliver results without close day-to-day oversight

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.