Manufacturing Advisor - Production Planning & Scheduling

Would you like to lead strategic material supply planning for global valve projects? Are you passionate about optimizing inventory and driving supply chain alignment across manufacturing units?

Manufacturing Advisor – Production Planning & Scheduling will lead the global supply planning team, implementing and executing the Valves global supply chain planning strategy. The role focuses on driving consistent, world‑class materials practices within the Valves Global Supply Chain to achieve on‑time delivery of key global suppliers, improve inventory turns, reduce excess, and minimize E&O impact to the business.

• 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 push‑outs)
• 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

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in materials planning and execution, as well as process improvements
• Have strong expertise in SAP, including MRP functionality
• Have proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Have demonstrated success in implementing materials and supplier processes that improve on‑time delivery performance and inventory turns
• Have strong strategic thinking capability combined with effective tactical execution and a sense of urgency
• Have experience in leading and developing teams
• Have APICS or an equivalent supply chain certification
• Have 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

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times during the day to fit everything in and work when you are most productive

• 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

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:
Manufacturing Advisor – Production Planning & Scheduling

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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