Manufacturing Advisor - Production Planning & Scheduling

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Advisor - Production Planning & Scheduling to lead the global supply planning team. This role is responsible for the implementation and execution of the Valves global supply chain planning strategy, driving consistent materials practices to achieve on-time delivery, improve inventory turns, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and minimize E&O impact. The position involves establishing and maintaining robust planning and delivery processes, collaborating with Sales and Operations, prioritizing demand, coordinating orders across multiple plants, managing exceptions, and facilitating communication between teams regarding order timelines and status. The role also focuses on optimizing delivery planning to minimize costs while maintaining service levels, adjusting schedules as needed, ensuring data accuracy in SAP, and leading and developing the global planning team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in materials planning and execution, as well as process improvements
• Strong expertise in SAP, including MRP functionality
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in implementing materials and supplier processes that improve on-time delivery performance and inventory turns
• Strong strategic thinking capability combined with effective tactical execution and a sense of urgency
• Experience in leading and developing teams
• APICS or an equivalent supply chain certification
• Leadership experience (direct, matrix, or through influence) with demonstrated capability in driving a positive culture, inspiring and developing people, delivering results, and demonstrating a growth mindset
• Possessing strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities
• Having the ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
• Being experienced in leading programs and projects
• Having the ability to document, plan, market, and execute initiatives
• Bringing established project management skills
• Current work authorization in the country of employment

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain robust planning and delivery processes
• Ensure consistent and correct implementation of planning processes across the organization
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to convert demand plans
• Prioritize demand in alignment with business objectives and customer requirements
• Provide overall guidance and oversight for planning and delivery activities
• Coordinate and route orders across multiple manufacturing plants
• Manage and resolve order exceptions in a timely and effective manner
• Facilitate communication between Product Line, Sales, and Service Delivery teams regarding order timelines and status
• Optimize delivery planning to minimize inventory costs while maintaining high customer service levels
• Work with regional teams to adjust schedules as required (including order pull-ins and pushouts)
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of order data within SAP, including management of aged orders
• Lead and develop the global planning team, including training, performance management, and career development
• Participate in global projects and provide support as required

Benefits

• 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
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior