Senior Inventory Leader

Location: Veresegyhaz

Job Description Summary

What impact you’ll make

The Senior Inventory Leader oversees the factory's end-to-end inventory strategy, bridging operations, supply chain, and finance to drive data-based analysis and optimize inventory turnover. The primary objective is to manage the impact of ROP (Reorder Point), SWIP (Strategic Work-in-Progress), and WIP (Work-in-Progress) on the factory’s PPD (Productivity, Profitability, Delivery) performance while ensuring accuracy and efficient capital investment. This role drives systemic excellence in capital investment, inventory health, and demand-supply alignment.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly inventory balance calculations (RAW, WIP, FG) and analyze Inventory Turn and Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH).
• Monitor and optimize ROP, SWIP, and WIP levels to ensure a direct positive influence on the factory’s PPD performance.
• Design and lead programs for the reduction of Slow Moving Inventory (SMI) and stranded assets to mitigate financial risk.
• Lead the customer fulfillment team to ensure long-term demand planning and inventory availability, directly maximizing On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Provide high-level support for factory finance during month-end reporting; ensure system data integrity reflects real process times and results of lead-time reduction projects.
• Propose and lead Kaizen events and coach warehouse/fulfillment teams to elevate technical knowledge and operational efficiency.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or University degree in Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
• Significant experience in inventory management, production planning, or manufacturing finance.
• Advanced expertise in ERP systems, database management, and material management techniques.
• Fluent English language knowledge
• Strong analytical capability to convert data into actionable management reports.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage customer fulfillment processes.

What will make you stand out

• Strong orientation toward continuous improvement (Kaizen methodology) and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills to elevate team capabilities.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to communicate complex inventory risks/opportunities to site management.

With over 130 years of history, GE Vernova is leading the global energy transition by electrifying the world while driving essential decarbonization. Our Veresegyház site—the company’s second-largest facility outside the U.S.—is a center of industrial innovation and operational excellence.

Our fully digitized plant acts as a hub of four integrated "mini-factories" (Aero, Repair, Combustion & Coating, and Hot Gas Path), specializing in the manufacturing and refurbishment of high-end gas turbine components and power plant systems. Driven by Lean methodology and a highly skilled workforce, we combine agility with precision to meet dynamic market demands. Join us in engineering the future of energy.

What We Offer:

• Multi-element benefits package (company car, annual bonus, cafeteria, health insurance)

• Excellent working conditions in our modern factory

• Company laptop and phone for work

• Restaurant offering quality meals (healthy and affordable menu options)

• Book lending, own gym, and outdoor sports fields for relaxation after work

• GE Volunteer Groups: teams aimed at improving our environment through community collaboration (e.g., Women’s Network, Wellbeing, Pride Alliance)

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