Master Scheduler

Baker Hughes • US-TX-10575 Red Bluff Road, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler plans and schedules the materials and production activities required to execute the business. The role partners with Sales, Commercial, Regional Operations, AMO, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to translate demand forecasts, sales orders, and planned orders into actionable production schedules. It helps ensure customer commitments are met while optimizing inventory, capacity, and manufacturing performance.

The Master Scheduler develops and maintains production plans aligned with customer demand, manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain constraints. The position supports operational execution, schedule performance, and business growth through cross-functional collaboration. It is an onsite role supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations, with regular interaction with production, procurement, engineering, customer service, leadership, and other operational stakeholders.

The role requires valid work authorization in the country of employment; the employer cannot sponsor work authorization. The position is eligible for company-sponsored health and welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k), a comprehensive benefits package, and additional compensation such as bonuses subject to applicable plans or policies. The internal title is Manufacturing Senior Specialist - Production Planning & Scheduling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise planning platforms.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or equivalent applications.
• Experience working in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain environments.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Valid work authorization in the country of employment; the employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and operations teams.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on customer satisfaction and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and operational priorities.
• Lead production scheduling and backlog reviews to support on-time delivery and revenue commitments.
• Analyze demand, inventory, capacity, and material constraints to develop executable production plans.
• Manage order prioritization, pull-ins, pushouts, and recovery plans for critical customer commitments.
• Monitor schedule attainment, capacity utilization, work-in-process (WIP), and production performance, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service to mitigate shortages and resolve supply chain risks.
• Validate MRP recommendations and maintain planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock levels, and work center capacities.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through demand analysis, capacity planning, and production forecasting.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track backlog, on-time delivery, inventory health, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput, reducing lead times, and improving schedule adherence.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs.
• Thrift Plan (401k).
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Potential additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

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