Manufacturing Production Planner

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Manufacturing Production Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of materials required to support the production of Wireline tools. This role ensures material availability, inventory accuracy, and timely execution of planning activities to meet customer and operational requirements while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations teams to ensure production readiness, optimize inventory performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Have an Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, inventory control, order management, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate experience with inventory optimization, materials management, production support, and asset utilization
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret planning data, identify risks, and support effective decision-making
• Be capable of executing tasks with urgency while managing multiple priorities within a production-focused environment
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations organizations

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP, MRP, ERP systems, or similar planning tools
• APICS certification such as CPIM or CSCP, or willingness to pursue certification
• Experience supporting engineered products, high-mix manufacturing environments, long-lead-time materials, or complex Bills of Material
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and inventory reduction initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create, analyze, and present planning reports and performance metrics

Responsibilities

• Analyzing material consumption, demand forecasts, aged inventory, purchase orders, in-transit materials, safety stock levels, and other planning data to support production requirements
• Supporting inventory stocking strategies through analysis of demand profiles, replenishment policies, inventory targets, and supply risks
• Maintaining accurate material master data, routing information, and Bills of Material (BOMs) to support production and procurement activities
• Reviewing MRP outputs and collaborating with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules
• Expediting materials and production requirements to address supply shortages and meet customer and operational needs
• Identifying root causes of material shortages, supply delays, and inventory discrepancies while supporting corrective action plans
• Supporting Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and non-conformance resolution across inventory, purchase orders, work-in-process, and finished goods
• Partnering with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering teams during New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure supply chain readiness and successful product launches
• Driving continuous improvement efforts focused on inventory optimization, cost reduction, delivery performance, quality improvements, and process efficiency
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers, internal customers, and cross-functional teams to support operational success and customer satisfaction

Benefits

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
• 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 subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree