Indirect Materials Apprentice

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Job Description Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join GE Vernova in the UK on a modern apprenticeship program. The successful candidate will gain a Level 3 Business Admin qualification on completion.

In this position you will manage indirect material requests (such as tools, PPE, and consumables). Specific responsibilities will be related to supply chain process - from managing requests, following up with suppliers, coordinating logistics among warehouses and keeping internal customers up to date regarding their requests.

Job Description

Indirect Material Coordinator - Apprentice

Role Summary/Purpose

This is an excellent opportunity to join GE Vernova in the UK on a modern apprenticeship program. The successful candidate will gain a Level 3 Business Admin qualification on completion.

In this position you will manage indirect material requests (such as tools, PPE, and consumables). Specific responsibilities will be related to supply chain process - from managing requests, following up with suppliers, coordinating logistics among warehouses and keeping internal customers up to date regarding their requests.

Essential Responsibilities

·  Analyze orders and estimate delivery dates at destination based on availability, lead times, and transit times.
·  Assisting with sourcing requests
·  Help to assist coordinate inbound/outbound logistics for tools and material through detailed planning
·  Communicate and interface regularly with warehouses to clarify/prioritize picking and preparation for shipment
·  Manage calibrations/repairs of tools in asset management system with internal and external stakeholders
·  Updating calibration certificates from suppliers to the in-house system Go Codes
·  Training users on Go Codes
·  Preparing purchase orders for suppliers / vendors
·  Arranging transport and reporting on transportation spends

Skills and Knowledge

·  Possess a strong commitment and enthusiasm to the role and the apprenticeship.
·  Have a confident personality with good verbal and written communication skills.
·  Be highly self-motivated, be able to work in a small team and independently.
·  Have good problem-solving abilities.
·  Experience of common Microsoft packages and good IT skills.
·  High degree of flexibility, extremely motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
·  Positive mindset and “can do” attitude
·  Proven ability to work in a cross-functional departments / teams
·  Fluency in English

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No