Indirect Materials Apprentice

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

• 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