Materials & Production Planner

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Materials & Production Planner in Jebel Ali. The planner coordinates and expedites the flow of materials from suppliers and within departments according to production schedules, plans and schedules material and production needs and acts as a key liaison between customers, production teams, engineering, suppliers and supply chain stakeholders. The role requires about 10% travel within the region.

Key responsibilities

• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, and prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs
• Ensure operational alignment with the production plan and KPIs, and optimize inventory and process improvements
• Partner with production, procurement and planning teams to secure material availability and address supply constraints proactively
• Drive and support On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance through proactive planning, coordination and timely issue resolution
• For customer-facing work, build strong customer relationships and act as the interface between the customer and GE, exchanging technical information and checking understanding

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• 6+ years of experience in procurement, production planning and inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in ERP-based planning and materials management systems
• Ability to manage supplier relationships, operational risks and customer delivery commitments
• Strong English communication skills, verbal and written

Required skills

• Production planning, supply chain operations and material management
• Bill of Materials (BOM) management and hands-on experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Desired: previous experience with SAP, Ariba and PLM tools, and exposure to GE control systems