Material Planning Leader

BAKER HUGHES; North Weston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Nailsea, England, is seeking a Material Planning Lead to own all material and production planning for the Production Control Line at the Nailsea 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 leading a team, managing material risks, and optimizing plans with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning or sourcing.
• Experience leading teams and driving performance.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely release of materials into the supply chain and flag risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet project deliverables and resolve delays.
• Own material planning KPIs for the Nailsea COE.
• Lead backlog slot planning aligned with material and capacity constraints.
• Lead and develop a team of material planners and Production Controllers.
• Optimize material plans by identifying supply risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage launch of new products, qualifications and setup.
• Ensure clean MRP data and minimize excess stock, using stock on hand when possible.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

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 risks, 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, 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.
• 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.
• 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