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Job Description

Key missions

The OFS is responsible for:

• Ensures that all Progress reports are received from the suppliers in the correct form at the correct time.  OFS shall review the report and further provide his/her comments.
• Shall lead Kick Off Meeting to define the co-ordination procedure for Expediting.
• Shall ensure that the Contractor's baseline schedule is available for tracking and monitoring.
• Actively supports engineering & quality discipline for expediting of critical documentation.  OFS shall also review and monitor critical documents submittal and approval status with Engineering and Quality function for timely release of Manufacturing clearance to meet “On time delivery” (OTD) target.
• Ensures that order fulfillment plans (desk & physical intervention) are prepared, maintained and updated in timely fashion.
• Expedites the suppliers for progress of packages allocated for his scope including coordination with internal disciplines to meet the project on-time deliveries.
• Checks progress by conducting supplier visits/walk downs (also unannounced, if there is suspicion of irregularities) at the manufacturer’s premises and their suppliers, on the manufacturing shop floors or in their offices.
• PLAN-vs.-ACTUAL comparative analysis of manufacturing planning, raw material procurement and actual manufacturing activities. OFS shall share Expediting Visit Reports timely with the Project Team.
• Conducts Desk Expediting Review Meetings with Suppliers and share Minutes of Meeting with the Project Team.
• In case of deviations from specifications (non-conformances), assessing the effect thereof on achieving on-time delivery in coordination with Engineering / Supplier Quality.
• Works with the suppliers to overcome delays with a concurred mitigation plan.
• Shall highlight any bottlenecks reported by Supplier as “Areas of concern”.
• Shall provide MTA User Guide (upon MTA availability) to Supplier for better understanding of the tool. All MTA related queries during execution shall be addressed by OFS with support of individual function /MTA key user.
• Shall support Sourcing team/PPLM for claim management in case of supplier delays or time extension to be issued where delay is not attributable to supplier.  OFS to issue relevant notifications to supplier for delays.  OFS to support Sourcing team for issuing Contractual Letters to Suppliers.
• Shall be responsible for GRN to be entered in SAP/ERP system and ensure it reflects accurate OTD.
• OFS to estimate the budget for order fulfillment activities when required.
• Shall provide standard Order Fulfillment requirement to Sourcing team for incorporation in Purchase Order.
• Shall discuss & prepare Overall Time Schedule with Supplier prior to Order Placement.
• Shall provide Supplier Performance feedback to Sourcing/Commodity Leader.
• Shall follow all Order Fulfillment Processes & Tools.

Performance Measurement

• On-time complete delivery of specified material / package as per PO.
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
• Adherence to the global processes and IT Tools for expediting.
• Works as per GE’s the spirit & the letter Integration.

Desired Profile & Experience

• Demonstrated years of relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering beneficial, but not essential.
• Proven knowledge of the products being procured / monitored.
• Basic knowledge of Quality.
• Basic commercial awareness.
• Basic knowledge on planning and scheduling associated with the production of thermal
• power plant equipment’s.
• Languages: fluent in written and spoken English & Norwegian.
• Knowledge of local language in the country of employment is considered as an advantage.
• Pro-active and problem-solving attitude.
• Networking and communication skills.
• Organisational skills including prioritisation and resource deployment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
• Flexible with travels.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

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