Executive - Supply Chain Engines Modernization Leader

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Executive Supply Chain Engines Modernization Leader and his/her direct/indirect team are responsible for leading all activities associated with the execution of the supply chain ERP and MES process and digital transformation, improving Supply Chain transactional data quality and advancing item master enterprise data management. Responsible for understanding operational processes, translating requirements, validating digital solutions, change management and implementation to intended user base. Represents the Supply Chain in application selection as well as digital solutioning and design processes. Accountable for multi-year program plan as well as near term milestone project plans. Adopt and drive Flight Deck as the way we work to problem solve and eliminate program constraints.

Essential Responsibilities

• Adopt, coach and drive problem solving using Flight Deck as the way we work to achieve published program schedule

• Lead the Engines Modernization Functional, Item Master Enterprise Data Management and Supply Chain Data Quality teams; maintain operational alignment with adjacent Aerospace transformation initiatives (i.e. Connected Flow, Edison Works, Model Based Enterprise, etc.)

• Develop, iterate and execute the strategic multi-generational program roadmap of supply chain digital transformation within the established scope

• Accountable for Item Master Enterprise Data Management and Supply Chain transactional data management processes; develop and execute improvement roadmap

• Manage scope, budget and schedule to not only achieve published schedules, but accelerate overall program timeline

• Represent the Supply Chain, in partnership with Supply Chain DT, in strategic and tactical digital decisions

• Employ sophisticated operational/program management techniques to improve on time delivery to program/project schedules

• Understanding of internal business challenges and critical capability needs; interprets and recommends best practices to improve products and processes

• Utilize understanding of industry process standards and trends to inform decision making process

• Communicate complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to align on path forward

• Influence peers/internal customers and may negotiate with external partners, vendors

• Ability to attract and retain talent for both direct and indirectly reporting roles

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

• 8+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing, supply chain management, and/or procurement/sourcing

This role works with export controls, must be a US born person to eligible.

Desired Characteristics

• Role model of GE Leadership behaviors

• Deep understanding of core SC processes (planning, distribution, manufacturing, fulfillment, sourcing, quality)

• Digital application implementation/support experience preferred

• Outstanding Project Management Skills (Planning, Organization, Multitasking, Communication, Cost Management, Scope/Risk/Issue Management, Vendor Management, etc.) and knowledge of corresponding tools.

• Strong team leadership and talent development

• Horizontal collaboration, networking and working across matrixed organizations

• Analytical problem solving

• Lean and continuous improvement mindset and experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (~~~) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes