MRO & Inventory Specialist

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented MRO & Inventory Specialist to maintain the accuracy of our plant's physical inventory and manage the purchasing of non-production supplies. This is a critical role that ensures our facility runs smoothly by bridging the gap between logistics, inventory control, and indirect purchasing. The ideal candidate will be hands-on in the warehouse/plant floor while also comfortable managing billing, supplier relationships, and systemic data updates.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED with at least 2 years of experience in materials, planning, shipping, or manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, influential and collaborative skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• SSS, Clear Orbit, SAP, Ariba, Oracle/OTM experience
• Strong facilitation skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Conscientious with attention to detail
• Action oriented - takes responsibility for decisions, actions & results
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict physical and systemic inventory accuracy for all material types, including Raw Materials and Work-in-Progress (WIP).
• Lead and support the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventory counts, ensuring all systemic updates are processed immediately to reflect reality.
• Oversee the shipping of finished products to customers and suppliers, ensuring documentation and counts are precise.
• Manage the logistics and tracking for parts moving to and from external facilities (e.g., Outsource Loops, GVL) to ensure timely processing.
• Track and coordinate the return of reusable containers to vendors to prevent detention costs or shortages.
• Manage the Revert material process, ensuring scrap/recyclable materials are properly accounted for and processed.
• Handle all non-production purchasing duties, including sourcing and ordering shop supplies, prototypes, and maintenance (MRO) items.
• Oversee plant vending machine operations, including restocking coordination, usage tracking, and related billing reconciliation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all indirect suppliers regarding inquiries, new initiatives, and service issues.
• Proactively manage and resolve all supplier billing discrepancies and invoice issues to ensure timely payment and accurate financial reporting.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Healthcare 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 receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees