MRO Inventory Specialist

Job Description Summary

The MRO Inventory Specialist in the Schenectady Facilities Operation group is responsible for indirect material from requisition to receipt for the Steam Turbine & Generator manufacturing plant within GE VERNOVA Gas Power in Schenectady, NY. They will be expected to make business critical decisions in a timely manner and meet safety, quality, production, and delivery metrics within the cell.


Job Description


Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the indirect material purchasing process including reorders, identification of suppliers, cost control, material usage and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, lead times, stock, and manage obsolescence of all tooling and maintenance parts
• Work with operations team on daily material schedule requirements. Plan and prepare material needs based upon schedules and changing usage demands
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge and experience of parts management and warehousing to execute policy/strategy to optimize inventory and improvements
• Provide oversight and management of front-line hourly manufacturing employees
• Active participation in safety initiatives.
• Ensure operational alignment with plan costs, delivery and KPIs.
• Provide consistent follow-up and clear communication to elevate issues to stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ability to work with subject matter experts to identify and comprehend parts from drawings, technical specifications, schematics, and physical characteristics.
• Coordinate alternative sourcing vendor quotes and bidding as required
• Work closely with the Operations Manager, providing daily updates and weekly metrics on performance, schedules
• Contribute to continuous improvement using Lean and 5S Initiatives. Apply lean techniques to MRO parts order, receipt and inventory
• Train and support personnel in the effective use of CMMS systems

Required Qualifications

• For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Materials and Production Planning.
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing supervisory experience including inventory warehouse
• Computer literate with the demonstrated ability to learn CMMS systems (Maximo/L2L), SAP and Microsoft Office products such as Excel.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $81,700. USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

This posting is expected to close on December 31,
2025, or thereafter.

* The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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