Global Material Planning Leader - Production Control

Baker Hughes Company; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Material Planning Leader for the Production Control Systems at Nailsea COE to own material and production planning activities. You will collaborate across functions to ensure on-time material delivery and address risks that could impact project execution.

The role requires experience in supply chain planning, team leadership, and strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle). You will lead a team of planners and Production Controllers and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning or sourcing.
• Experience leading teams and driving performance.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle).
• Strong influencing, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely release of materials into the supply chain and flag risks to stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally to meet project deliverables and resolve material delays.
• Own material planning KPIs for the Nailsea COE.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to align on plan accuracy and capacity.
• Manage backlog slot planning aligned with material and capacity constraints.
• Lead launch readiness processes to address material risks and availability.
• Lead and develop a team of material planners and Production Controllers.
• Optimize material plans by identifying supply risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage the launch of new products, qualifications and setup.
• Problem solve material-related issues with Engineering and Procurement.
• Ensure cleanliness of MRP at all times.
• Manage stock levels to minimize excess and optimize stock on hand.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Team leadership

ERP knowledge

Influencing & stakeholder engagement

Problem solving & analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Material Planning Leader for the Production Control Systems at Nailsea COE to own material and production planning activities. You will collaborate across functions to ensure on-time material delivery and address risks that could impact project execution.

The role requires experience in supply chain planning, team leadership, and strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle). You will lead a team of planners and Production Controllers and drive continuous improvement across