Material Planning & Scheduling Professional

Material Planning & Scheduling Professional
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Would you like be a part of a successful team? 

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The Material Planning & Scheduling Professional plays a critical role in advancing Materials Management performance through standardization, analytics, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the SSA Services Manager – Materials Management, this position partners closely with regional and product line teams to define, deploy, and sustain Material Planning & Scheduling (MPS) processes across SSA for the Drilling Services Product Line, supporting Product Line commitments for 2026 and beyond.

Partner with the best 

As a Material Planning & Scheduling Professional, you will be responsible for: 

• Lead analysis and improvement of Material Planning & Scheduling processes to reduce operational constraints and support Product Line performance commitments.
• Drive the definition, implementation, and governance of standardized MPS processes aligned with enterprise systems (APT, SAP, GPS) across SSA sites.
• Develop and maintain digital planning tools, dashboards, and reports using Power BI, databases, and visual analytics to enhance visibility, predictability, and decision‑making.
• Enable sustained reduction in Waiting on Parts (WOP) through improved planning accuracy, proactive risk identification, and close collaboration with Operations and Asset teams.
• Support asset utilization improvement initiatives by ensuring material readiness and effective alignment between planning, execution, and asset deployment.
• Contribute to inventory optimization and working‑capital improvement initiatives in line with Product Line and regional commitments.
• Partner with key stakeholders (Regional MPS, Asset, Operations, AMO, and Product Line Headquarters teams) to support change management, standard adoption, and data‑driven decisions.
• Translate complex planning, inventory, and performance data into clear visual summaries for operational, regional, and leadership reviews.
• Track and report process performance, ensuring continuous improvement toward Product Line targets and long‑term sustainability.

Fuel your passion 

To be successful in this role, you must: 

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Have 10 years of experience in Material Planning and Scheduling, preferably within oil & gas or a large‑scale, asset‑intensive manufacturing or services environment.
• Have strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and material planning/inventory management processes.
• Experience with Drilling Services tools, equipment, and operational workflows

Required Skills & Competencies

• Have strong analytical and digital capability, including hands‑on experience building dashboards and analytical tools using Power BI, databases, and visualization techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to apply data and planning insights to support WOP reduction, asset utilization improvement, and inventory optimization, aligned with Product Line objectives.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to influence decisions across cross‑functional, matrix organizations.
• Results‑oriented mindset with strong execution focus, urgency, and accountability.
• Ability to lead and sustain change initiatives in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• High energy, self‑motivated, and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Working with us 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of 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 to bring out the best in each other. 
  

Working for you 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: 

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities 

• Comprehensive private medical care options 

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs 

• Tailored financial programs 

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits 

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Senior Specialist - Asset and Inventory Management