Job Description SummaryConfiguration Specialist is responsible for Bill of Material management for North America, including driving Engineering Change Order management/implementation and acting as the Change Coordination Board leader for the team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Track released projects in the Wind Fulfillment DatabaseCoordinates the release from Engineering to Scheduling for Sales OrdersWeekly BOM Configuration/Review Coordinator, including acting as the CCB Meeting stakeholder for approval of engineering changes affecting North AmericaChange Management Coordinator – Track Engineering Change Orders through release and coordinate with Material Planners to ensure timely cut-in and coordinate cut-in plans with affected organizations; Kick-off parts activations as neededEnsure shop order releases to production are correctly balanced between timeliness and accuracyCoordinate the creation of, and update as required, the forecast planning BOMs, including phantoms with accurate allocations to reflect correct demandAssist, as required, in the liquidation of Finished GoodsCoordinate split-scope projects with affected organizationsTransfer Engineering release BOMs from PLM/Enovia to Oracle OLTP, forming manufacturing kits and replacing specific components (VSPN), activating BOMs in ERP for needed organizations prior WIP Jobs releases.Review process improvements to ensure APCC, BOM, and other attributes are correct to ensure iSupplier usage is achieved

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (business or engineering) from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in sourcing, engineering, or manufacturingMinimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, engineering, or manufacturing

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skillsHigh attention to detail and organizationSupply Chain experienceOracle Purchasing system experienceProgram management skills with Horizontal teamsStrong interpersonal communications, and negotiation skills with ability to influence at all levels of internal GE and external suppliersStrong quantitative and analytical skills; strong PC and database management skillsAbility to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing prioritiesInternational business experienceBlack Belt / Green Belt certified or quality certificationMaster's Degree in Business Administration

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes