Job Description Summary

The Senior Material Manager is accountable for end‑to‑end material management at the Atlanta warehouse where day‑to‑day warehouse operations are executed by a Third‑Party Logistics (3PL) provider. Operating in a highly manual, low‑automation environment, this role provides strong on‑site leadership, governance, and performance oversight to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, material availability, and cost performance in support of GE Vernova’s operational and customer commitments.
This position will drive inventory strategy, operational discipline, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with the 3PL, Services, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and EHS teams. This position will also serve as the Deputy Warehouse Manager.

Job Description

The Senior Material Manager is accountable for end‑to‑end material management at the Atlanta warehouse where day‑to‑day warehouse operations are executed by a Third‑Party Logistics (3PL) provider. Operating in a highly manual, low‑automation environment, this role provides strong on‑site leadership, governance, and performance oversight to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, material availability, and cost performance in support of GE Vernova’s operational and customer commitments.

This position will drive inventory strategy, operational discipline, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with the 3PL, Services, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and EHS teams. This position will also serve as the Deputy Warehouse Manager.

Material Management & Inventory Control

Ensure accurate and timely receipt, storage, movement, and issue of materials to support services, materials management, sourcing or customer demand

Own inventory accuracy through cycle count governance, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Partner with planning, sourcing, and production teams to prevent material shortages and disruptions

Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity, meeting internal control, audit, and compliance requirements

Accountable to ensure that material arriving into the facility from the supply base and factories is fully accounted for and received into inventory in a timely manner

Develop and execute inventory optimization strategies to reduce excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory

Maintain accurate ERP transactions and reporting (Oracle and SAP preferred)

Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership

Champion GE Vernova’s safety culture across 3PL-operated warehouse activities

Ensure compliance with EHS, Quality, and Gas Power operational standards, including safe material handling and storage

Participate in safety walks, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up

Ensure warehouse processes support quality, damage prevention, and regulatory compliance

Participate in and drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Drive practical process improvements in a manual, low‑automation environment

Work with the 3PL leadership to drive standard work, material flows, and warehouse layouts to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Leverage GE Vernova continuous improvement tools (Lean, Kaizen, problem solving) in collaboration with the 3PL

Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining service and safety standards

Planning, Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Planning, Sourcing, Transportation, and Finance

Support labor and capacity planning discussions with the 3PL, especially during peak demand

Provide visibility to risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities to site and regional leadership

Support budgeting, forecasting, and contract management activities related to warehouse operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in materials management, inventory control, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Minimum 3–5 years of people leadership experience
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management principles, and ERP systems (Oracle and SAP preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA Preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional alignment
Demonstrated Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience improving inventory accuracy, reducing E&O, and enhancing material flow

Experience supporting gas turbine, power generation, or heavy industrial manufacturing operations
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to use data to drive decisions
Effective communicator with the ability to influence across organizations to drive cross-functional alignment
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and on-time delivery

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, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 17, 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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.