Material and Cost Control Planner

GE Vernova; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an MSD MRP & Cost Control Leader in the United States to anchor budgeting and cost control for the New Unit Sourcing Global Projects department. You will interface with Engineering, Finance and Project scheduling to align ERP planning with the project budget and seek visibility on cost evolution.

You will lead MRP planning and cost controllership, maintain EAC reports, support budget revisions, and coordinate with Finance and Sales to synchronize cost adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement/Supply Chain or leadership program alumni.

Responsibilities

• MRP planning and purchasing control to align Work Breakdown Structure with ERP.
• Cost controllership and EAC reporting; update budgets and perform financial analytics.

Skills

Sourcing/Procurement

Supply Chain

Leadership program alumni

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP PowerMax

Job description

Job Description Summary

The MSD MRP & Cost Control Leader is a key element of the New Unit Sourcing Global Projects department. At the ITO to OTR transition, she/he is the first Sourcing/Procurement representative interfacing with the Engineering Configuration, Finance and Project scheduling teams. She/He is responsible to settle the ERP (SAP PowerMax) from planned demand and budget perspectives for the sake of the good execution of the project. The other main activity of the MSD MRP & Cost Control Leader is to give visibility to the Project team over the evolution of the sourcing functional costs compare to the original project budget (Estimate at Completion).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The activities that the MSD MRP & Cost Controller has under their responsibilities are categorized into 2 main buckets:

• 1- MRP Planner
  • Inquire Project BOM, financial summary and equipment planning to adequately set the Work Breakdown structure in the ERP. Ensure this structure is aligned with the purchasing strategy.
  • Create and configure purchasing requisitions considering essential criteria and leveraging the ERP system.
  • Run MRP activities in line with contractual requirements as Sourcing department priorities for the sake of project good execution.
  • Investigate and manage the change, originated by Engineering or Sourcing, thru the update of the purchasing requisitions.
  • Define, maintain, and dispose the database of Procurement non-technical documents in the PLM. Documents that are shared with supplier thru the RFQ and PO folders
• 2- Cost Controllership and EAC
  • Ensure the correctness of the budget at MSD equipment level. Collaborate with Finance and ITO Sourcing leaders at the ITO to OTR transition.
  • Lead Risks & Opportunities reviews with Sourcing strategics to get visibility over projected cost overruns / savings.
  • Monitor and support as required the Sourcing Strategics in their actions to fulfil their cost objectives.
  • Partner with Finance and Sales to sync the cost adjustments when necessary (Lesson Learned).
  • Lead sustainable countermeasures with the support of the relevant stakeholders when costs adjustments are required.
  • Perform financial analytics and regularly report EAC to the Finance department.
  • Reallocate costs from budgets to budgets when necessary.
  • Set and update budget revisions in the cost control IT systems.
  • Create EAC reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• 5+ years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement/Supply Chain or leadership program alumni

Desired Characteristics

• Strong customer service and results oriented mindset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly motivated, team worker and detailed oriented
• Ability to Make Decisions, excellent Time Management

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $94,600.00 and $157,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 14, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. N