MD Material & Planning Senior Manager

Baker Hughes; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement program

Learning & development

Wellbeing resources

Employee assistance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an MD Material & Planning Senior Manager to lead end-to-end planning, material readiness, and inventory performance for the Manifold & Distribution business. You will translate demand into one executable plan across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and global yards.

You will drive innovative inventory strategies, manage capacity risks, and lead a cross-functional planning organization to deliver business results in a hybrid manufacturing-yards environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in inventory management, order management, inventory optimization, and asset utilization.
• Solid knowledge of Oracle, MRP, and inventory management processes.
• Experience working in complex supply chain and manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders, and manage cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the M&D Master Production Schedule and define forward-looking plan.
• Own Material & MRP Readiness and drive procurement actions.
• Own M&D Inventory and manage excess, ageing, and obsolescence.
• Integrate Project Demand with Execution across Engineering, MPS/MRP, Materials, and Manufacturing.
• Manage capacity and execution risk across internal and external yards.
• Lead the planning organisation and drive discipline across planning functions.

Skills

Inventory management

MRP

Oracle

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Tools

Oracle ERP

MRP software

Job description

MD Material & Planning Senior Manager

Do you enjoy driving inventory optimization, asset utilization, and supply chain performance across a global organization?

Are you passionate about materials planning, operational excellence, and leading teams to deliver business results?

Join Our Team!

Our Supply Chain organization plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, asset utilization, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency across our global operations. We are looking for an MD Material & Planning Senior Manager who is passionate about inventory management, materials planning, asset optimization, and driving business performance through cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution.

Partnering with the Best

The M&D Material & Planning Leader owns the end-to-end planning, material readiness and inventory performance of the Manifold & Distribution business, translating project/customer demand into one credible and executable plan across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and the global fabrication-yard network.

The scope covers a broad range of subsea equipment including manifolds, PLEM/PLET, riser bases, ILTs, HIPPS, SSIVs, jumpers and connection systems. Baker Hughes publicly reports an installed base of more than 170 manifolds.

The role is particularly important as M&D moves toward a hybrid Manufacturing + Yard execution model, combining a global fabrication network with an increasing level of repeatable scope executed through internal manufacturing.

As an MD Material & Planning Senior Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Own the M&D Master Production Schedule: Create one forward-looking plan defining what needs to be built, where and when, aligned with project/customer priorities and execution capability.

• Own Material & MRP Readiness: Translate demand into the right material signals, identify shortages and long-lead risks early, and drive Procurement/Sourcing actions to ensure material is available when required.

• Own M&D Inventory: Own the overall inventory position and performance of the M&D business, balancing material availability with inventory efficiency and driving actions on excess, ageing and obsolete inventory.

• Integrate Project Demand with Execution: Connect Projects → Engineering → MPS/MRP → Materials/Sourcing → Manufacturing/Yards → Customer Delivery, creating one aligned execution plan across the business.

• Manage Capacity & Execution Risk: Ensure demand is achievable against internal manufacturing and external-yard capacity, engineering readiness and material availability, identifying and escalating constraints early.

• Support the Industrialisation of M&D: Enable the transition of appropriate repeatable scope toward a Manufacturing model, including UTA/SDU Lite, Manifold Valve Blocks and potentially coupler-tail welding, while establishing the planning and material strategy needed to support this shift.

• Lead the M&D Planning Organisation: Set priorities and drive planning discipline across Master Scheduling, Material Planning, Production Planning and Product/Project Delivery Planning, creating one integrated planning organisation.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or possess equivalent experience.

• Have strong experience in inventory management, order management, inventory optimization, and asset utilization.

• Demonstrate solid knowledge of Oracle, MRP, and inventory management processes.

• Possess experience working in complex supply chain and manufacturing environments.

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders, and manage relationships across functions and regions.

• Have experience developing and executing inventory strategies, while balancing strategic planning with operational execution.

• Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities, with supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS) being an advantage.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people work and deliver at their best varies. We are committed to providing flexibility and support to help our employees succeed while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Working With Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when our employees are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, leadership development, and continuous learning to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to business success.

Working for You

We value individuals who embrace change, drive results, and contribute to operational excellence. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programs.

• Comprehensive private medical care options.

• Life insurance and disability coverage programs.

• Tailored financial and retirement programs.

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Employee assistance and wellbeing resources.

• Additional elected and voluntary benefits.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Senior Manager - Materials Management

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

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.