Outside Processing (OSP) Production Planner
Are you passionate about driving execution through effective production planning?
Would you like to coordinate global outside processing activities to support on‑time delivery?
Join our team
Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. Our supply chain and manufacturing teams play a critical role in ensuring materials and components flow efficiently through internal and outsourced operations, supporting reliable delivery, cost, and quality outcomes for our customers.
Partner with the best
As an Outside Processing (OSP) Production Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating material flow from raw forgings through finished machined parts via the Outside Processing (OSP) / outsourcing supply chain. You will work closely with sourcing and procurement teams to ensure purchase orders are in place, material is released on time, and machining activities are tracked in line with ERP priorities and execution plans.
As an Outside Processing (OSP) Production Planner, you will be responsible for:
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Supporting production by coordinating the release of work orders and move orders, and maintaining commitment dates for all OSP‑machined items.
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Maintaining the OSP tracker on a daily basis to drive actions related to material issue, date updates, and system alignment.
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Working closely with the sourcing team to ensure correct priorities are set and highlighting any PO pull‑in requirements to support execution plans.
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Sharing visibility of forging status with sourcing teams to enable PO date updates aligned to latest material availability.
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Owning planner codes and being responsible for all OSP‑machined items within scope.
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Collaborating with the OSP Master Scheduler to ensure adherence to the master schedule, particularly for critical items aligned to defined machining slot plans.
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Creating work orders and OSP purchase requisitions within defined planning windows to ensure sourcing visibility and optimal cost and lead‑time outcomes.
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Reporting progress, risks, and issues to the Production Control Leader and Material Planning Leader to enable functional escalation and support.
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Liaising with manufacturing engineers to ensure routings are completed on time to support accurate OSP requisitions and defined work scopes.
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Maintaining work‑order commitment dates for all OSP machining items based on purchase‑order dates provided by sourcing.
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Reporting status and actions during Weekly Tollgate and MSOW meetings to ensure on‑time delivery.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role, you will:
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Be able to work independently and define production priorities based on stakeholder needs.
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Lead execution planning for OSP‑machined items globally.
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Be proficient in using Oracle ERP and associated reports to identify material risks and drive pull‑in actions.
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Be highly proficient in Excel to manipulate, analyze, and present data to stakeholders.
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Have prior experience in planning or procurement roles (desirable).
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Demonstrate strong stakeholder‑management skills and data‑driven decision‑making capability.
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Create and maintain effective execution rhythms across functions to ensure actions are driven to meet project and schedule requirements.
Desired Characteristics:
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Knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes.
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Ability to drive culture change through influencing, leadership, and engagement.
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Strong problem‑identification and solution skills.
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High attention to detail with strong analytical and critical‑thinking mindset.
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Strong personal organization and prioritization skills.
Work in a way that works for you
This is a full‑time planning role supporting global OSP execution activities. The role involves close coordination with sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, and production‑control teams.
Working with us
At Baker Hughes, collaboration and execution excellence are key to our success. Our planners play a vital role in aligning supply‑chain activities, managing risk, and enabling on‑time delivery across complex manufacturing and outsourcing networks.
Working for you
We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:
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Work–life balance and wellbeing programs
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Comprehensive private medical care
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Competitive financial programs
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Additional voluntary or elective benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Experienced Professional - 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.
