ECDP Supply Chain Program at GE - General Electric

Job Number: 2829970
Location: Calabar
Business: GE Global Growth Organization
Business Segment: Global Growth Organization Africa
Relocation Assistance: No

Role Summary / Purpose

• ECDP-SSA is a 12- month program designed to develop entry-level talent for GE businesses across Africa.
• The program purpose is to build expertise and leadership skills in specific areas of finance. The program includes classroom and online trainings.
• Candidates will undertake challenging assignments and benefit of exposure to GE senior leaders.

Essential Responsibilities

• ECDP is open to recent university/college graduates
• As a valuable member of our team, ECDP participants will receive many benefits including
• Challenging work assignments
• Business mentors
• Leadership training
• Essential skills training
• Functional training
• Opportunities to network with Leaders and other ECDP members
• Support monitoring of construction and project management for the Calabar facility
• Engage with the business on operational start up planning for the facility including
• Moving of equipment into the facility
• Procurement of relevant equipment at the facility
• Set up of systems and processes working closely with other members of the project team
• Partner with leadership to execute and monitor community initiatives in Calabar
• Coordinate the ERP set up with the business from an operational standpoint alongside the Digital/IT teams

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering with a 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/5.0 CGPA
• 0 - 2 years' experience in manufacturing or shop environment.
• Proficiency in computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Willingness to travel within your specified geographic region with occasional overnight stays depending on geography and business needs
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure
• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening
• Able to take on ad-hoc assignments and work flexible hours as required
• Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity
• Good organizational and efficiency skills
• Experience working within a very busy environment where deadlines are clearly defined and must be met
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
• Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set