Job Description Summary At GE Vernova, our manufacturing operations depend on having the right materials available at the right time to support customer commitments and production objectives. As a Buyer/Planner, you will play a critical role in balancing supply and demand, coordinating material availability, and ensuring seamless execution of production schedules. In this role, you will manage planning and purchasing activities across a portfolio of materials, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and operations teams. You will leverage ERP tools, data analysis, and inventory planning strategies to drive material availability, optimize inventory levels, and support on-time delivery performance. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented supply chain professional who enjoys solving problems, managing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Job Description Key Responsibilities Develop and manage production and material plans to support manufacturing schedules and customer delivery commitments. Create and execute purchasing plans, purchase orders, and supplier communications to ensure timely material availability. Utilize SAP and MRP planning tools to monitor demand, supply, inventory levels, and production requirements. Coordinate material flow between suppliers, receiving, inventory, and manufacturing operations. Monitor and maintain inventory levels, identifying opportunities to improve inventory turns while minimizing shortages and excess inventory. Analyze planning and purchasing data to proactively identify supply risks, shortages, and schedule impacts. Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, engineering, and logistics teams to resolve material and supply chain issues. Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and materials management best practices. Track and improve key performance indicators including on-time delivery, inventory health, supplier performance, and production attainment. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, material availability, and operational performance. Escalate supply constraints and recommend mitigation plans to minimize disruption to production schedules. Maintain accurate planning parameters, supplier data, and ERP system records. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production planning, materials management, purchasing, or supply chain environment. Experience utilizing SAP or a similar ERP system to support procurement, inventory management, production planning, or materials planning activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, Pivot Tables, and lookup functions. Experience working with material requirements planning (MRP), inventory management, or production scheduling processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a discrete manufacturing or industrial manufacturing environment. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD). Experience supporting supplier performance management and procurement activities. Knowledge of inventory optimization, demand planning, and forecasting principles. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Kaizen methodologies. Experience creating reports and dashboards using SAP, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements that improve material availability, delivery performance, or inventory efficiency. What Success Looks Like Materials are available to support production schedules with minimal shortages or disruptions. Purchase orders and supplier commitments are managed proactively to support customer demand. Inventory levels are optimized while maintaining production continuity. Planning data is accurate, actionable, and drives informed decision-making. Cross-functional partnerships help resolve issues quickly and improve overall operational performance. For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the base pay for this position is $35.00. Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: No For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 30, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date). GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com

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