Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Logistics Material Planning and Fulfillment S

Job Description Summary
The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.Job Description
At Dowty Propellers, a GE Aerospace Company, you’ll join a growing business with career development opportunities by helping ensure the safety and reliability of critical propulsion systems that keep aircraft flying every day. You’ll join a global aerospace leader with a strong safety and quality culture, proven lean practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We offer the opportunity to make a direct impact on flight safety in a highly regulated environment, while developing your career through access to GE Aerospace’s training, expertise, and broader career paths. In Sterling, you’ll work in a close knit MRO team with the backing, stability, and benefits of a world class aerospace organization.

The Logistics Material Planning and Fulfillment Specialist is responsible for owning material availability and execution to support business operating rhythms, production plans, and customer commitments. This role partners across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and suppliers to ensure material flow supports Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives. The position requires strong analytical capability, daily problem solving, and disciplined execution to manage shortages, optimize inventory, and improve fulfillment performance.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

Own material planning and fulfillment execution for assigned parts, commodities, programs, or value streams

Convert demand signals, forecasts, and production schedules into executable material plans

Monitor material availability, past due orders, shortages, and fulfillment risks; drive recovery actions to protect output and customer delivery

Partner with sourcing and suppliers to improve delivery performance, expedite critical material, and resolve supply constraints

Maintain planning parameters including lead times, reorder points, safety stock, lot sizing, and order policies as needed

Execute within ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate material signals, order actions, and inventory visibility

Lead daily management of material issues through visual management, action tracking, and escalation

Support inventory optimization by balancing service, working capital, and production needs

Identify and drive continuous improvement actions to improve material flow, reduce shortages, and strengthen plan attainment

Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production control, logistics, engineering, quality, and sourcing teams

Communicate risks, assumptions, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders and leadership

Ensure compliance with standard work, internal controls, and business operating processes

Required Qualifications

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service

Experience in material planning, supply chain, production control, fulfillment, manufacturing, or operations

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and planning data

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Excel and data analysis capability

Knowledge of inventory management, replenishment planning, and supplier performance management

Experience with lean principles, daily management, and continuous improvement

Experience managing shortages, past due orders, and recovery plans

Desired Characteristics

Strong ownership and accountability

Customer-focused mindset with urgency and follow-through

Effective communicator with ability to influence across teams

Detail-oriented with strong organizational discipline

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands

Continuous improvement mindset aligned to SQDC outcomes

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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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