MD Material & Planning Senior Manager

Baker Hughes; Westhill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored retirement programs

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Baker Hughes in the United Kingdom seeks an MD Material & Planning Senior Manager to lead end-to-end planning, material readiness, and inventory performance across the Manifold & Distribution business, translating project and customer demand into one executable plan with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and global yards.

The role blends hybrid manufacturing with a global fabrication network and requires strong leadership, experience in inventory management, Oracle/MRP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong experience in inventory management, order management, inventory optimization, and asset utilization.
• Solid knowledge of Oracle, MRP, and inventory management processes.
• Experience in complex supply chain and manufacturing environments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders, and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Experience developing and executing inventory strategies balancing planning with execution.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development; APICS certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the M&D Master Production Schedule and define what needs to be built, where and when.
• Own Material & MRP Readiness; translate demand into material signals and drive procurement actions.
• Own M&D Inventory; balance availability with efficiency and address excess/aging/obsolete inventory.
• Integrate project demand with execution across engineering, MPS/MRP, materials/sourcing, manufacturing/yards, and delivery.
• Manage capacity and execution risk by ensuring demand is achievable with available capacity and readiness.
• Support the industrialisation of M&D by enabling repeatable scope toward manufacturing models with defined planning strategies.
• Lead the M&D Planning Organisation across Master Scheduling, Material Planning, Production Planning and Delivery Planning.

Skills

Inventory management

MRP readiness

Material planning

Asset utilization

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

MRP systems

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

• 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.