Purchase Order & Payment Support Analyst

Location: Remote (within reasonable distance from Greenville, SC is a plus for initial training and occasional onsite meetings/conferences, but not required)

About the role

This position supports payment-related costs for GE Vernova Onshore Wind Logistics. The role works with GEV Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and the client to ensure all costs are captured in the system(s) of record, manage expenses, and find ways to make operations more cost-efficient. The role requires strong data and financial analysis skills and attention to detail to maintain data integrity within systems of record and while managing vendor communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier onboarding and maintenance in systems of record
• Process and track purchase orders from creation to fulfillment
• Provide guidance to internal and external customers on system navigation and purchasing procedures
• Maintain documented processes for issuing purchase orders and receiving against them
• Problem-solve purchase order-related issues with customers and/or helpdesk
• Advise customers of cost discrepancies
• Hold conference calls with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain Smartsheet for customers to request purchase orders and for suppliers to invoice against them
• Track purchase orders and corresponding invoices
• Provide various reports on purchase order creation and open balances
• Support third-party freight payment inquiries for non-PO related invoice discrepancies
• Identify process improvement opportunities while maintaining documented processes
• Support and assist with additional reporting needs as required

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Logistics, or a related field
• Able to connect and communicate across all levels of internal colleagues and stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; moderate proficiency in other MS Office programs
• Proficiency in Smartsheet
• Fluent and proficient in both spoken and written English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management)
• 2+ years of experience in data, operational, and financial analysis
• Capability to learn new software quickly and integrate knowledge into solutions
• Ability to multitask in a demanding work environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills in handling high-pressure, time-sensitive issues
• Exceptional planning, organizing, and follow-up skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to data management

Benefits

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine
• Term life, whole life, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
• A legal plan
• Short-term disability coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plans