Material Planning Leader

location Nailsea, Somerset, United Kingdom category Manufacturing Job : R169753 Posted:
Oct 15th 2026

Would you like to lead global material planning strategies?
Do you enjoy driving supply chain excellence and ensuring on-time project delivery?

About Baker Hughes
At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we partner with our customers to deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Partner with the best

As a Material Planning Lead, you will own all material and production planning activities for the Production Control Line at the Nailsea Controls Centre of Excellence (COE). You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure materials are delivered on time to support project execution in Nailsea, England.

As a Material Planning Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring timely release of materials into the supply chain and flagging risks to stakeholders
• Working cross-functionally to meet project deliverables and resolve material delays
• Owning material planning KPIs for the Nailsea COE.
• Work closely with manufacturing to Manage backlog slot planning aligned with material and capacity constraints .
• Leading launch readiness processes to address material ri sks, equipment and skills sets availability for upcoming shop orders
• Leading and developing a team of material planners and Production Controllers.
• Optimizing material plans by identifying supply risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Managing the launch of new products, qualifications and set up.
• Problem solving material related issues by working cross functionally with Engineering and Procurement.
• Ensuring cleanliness of MRP at all time
• Managing stock level and ensuring minimum to no excess creation and working with engineering on using stock on hand instead of buying new

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in supply chain planning or sourcing
• Have experience leading teams and driving performance
• Have working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle)
• Have strong influencing, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Have excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities to work in a pressure environment.
• Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different, and the way people work best can vary. This role supports flexible working arrangements designed to help you balance personal and professional needs while delivering results.

This role follows the below working pattern:

• 5 days working from the office

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their full authentic selves to work.

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.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:
Manufacturing Senior Specialist - Material Plan & Execution

Material Planning Leader – Production Control Systems (PCS).

Would you like to lead global material planning strategies?
Do you enjoy driving supply chain excellence and ensuring on-time project delivery?

About Baker Hughes
At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we partner with our customers to deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Partner with the best

As a Material Planning Lead, you will own all material and production planning activities for the Production Control Line at the…