Are you passionate about optimizing supply chain planning and driving operational excellence?
Do you enjoy collaborating across regions to deliver efficient and strategic material planning?
As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for driving demand planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts, manage material flows, and support business objectives while ensuring cost efficiency and service delivery.
To be successful in this role you will:
Responsibilities
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Working with regional sales and operations teams to create and maintain 12–18 month regional and global forecasts
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Converting demand plans into physical orders while understanding business trends and their impact on forecasts
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Assisting in executing and driving consistency of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
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Analyzing incoming demand to identify exceptions, misalignment with product strategy, and inventory utilization opportunities
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Planning and scheduling order timelines aligned with customer requirements while minimizing inventory and logistics costs
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Collaborating with Product Line, Sales, and Service Delivery teams to prioritize delivery schedules (push-outs/pull-ins)
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Performing material management analysis including consumption trends, forecasts, aged inventory, safety stock, and in-transit materials
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Implementing and monitoring inventory stocking strategies and safety stock levels across global and regional locations
Essential Skills
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Demand planning and forecasting expertise
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Inventory optimization and material management
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S&OP process knowledge
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Data analysis and problem-solving
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Stakeholder management and influencing skills
To be successful in this role you will:
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Have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
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Have Strong experience in order management, inventory management, and asset utilization
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Have intermediate knowledge of SAP and MRP systems
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Have experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing decision-making
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Have the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and urgency
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Have APICS or equivalent supply chain certification
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels.
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In this role we have work from Office.
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. To continue moving forward, we push boundaries today. We reward those who embrace challenges with a competitive package that reflects how much we value their contributions.
Join us, and you can expect:
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Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
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Comprehensive private medical care options
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Life insurance and disability programs
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Tailored financial programs
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Education assistance
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Generous parental leave
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Mental health resources and virtual therapy programs
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Dependent and partner care
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Pet insurance
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Additional voluntary benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - Production Planning & Scheduling
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company 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.
