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 - Bachelors 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$81700.00 - 136700.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a10% 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 Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that order to meet this mission we provide varied competitive benefits to help support our workforce
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. Weve created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more:
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About GE Gas Power
GE Gas Power engineers cleaner more accessible energy that people depend on powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the worlds electricity thanks to our talented people who make gas work for our customers stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner more efficient power people depend on today.
Additional Information
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 $81700.00 and $136700.00. 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 candidates experience education and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 04 2025.
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.