Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, project, or component development resources. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
• Manage master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update schedules and purchasing needs. Create, manage and/or update schedules including training schedule, overtime schedule, employee assigned schedule list and vacation calendar. Ensure operational alignment with overall plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Occasional Management of hourly teams with focus on helping facilitate problem solving, teamwork and execution of daily goals to drive the business forward.
• Support Facilities, EHS, and Security Teams with variety of Office tasks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years materials, planning, sourcing or manufacturing/assembly experience) minimum of 3 years materials, planning, sourcing manufacturing/assembly experience
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in either Niskayuna, NY
• You must submit your application on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics:

• CPIM training or certification preferred
• Supply planning experience is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to navigate complex processes and systems
• Understanding of LEAN principles 
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functionally
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to drive clarity, conclusions, and cross functional decision making through data
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: growth mindset, experimental approach, willingness to reflect and iterate.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $91,000 USD annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes