Material Planner Specialist (d/f/m)

Baker Hughes; Talamona; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Materials Planning and Execution Specialist to drive material availability, inventory optimization, and smooth production in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering to support initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, 5+ years in materials planning, and fluency in Italian and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in materials planning, supply planning, production planning, or supply chain ops.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive improvements across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and execution to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Resolve shortages and bottlenecks by coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Align material availability with production plans and KPIs, optimize inventory.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering on initiatives.
• Analyze trends to identify process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Material planning

Supply planning

Production planning

Analytical mindset

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Italian language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team is responsible for the assembly of high-quality and innovative products.

Partner with the best

We are looking for an experienced Materials Planning and Execution Specialist to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in ensuring material availability, inventory optimization, and seamless production execution within a fast-paced, technologically advanced manufacturing environment.

In this position, you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization, driving operational excellence and contributing to strategic initiatives that support business growth, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do:

• Lead material planning and execution activities, managing planning parameters, material flows, production schedules, and purchasing requirements to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages, supply constraints, and operational bottlenecks, coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain production continuity.
• Ensure alignment between material availability, production plans, and key performance indicators while continuously optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering teams to support strategic initiatives focused on simplification, cost reduction, service improvement, and On-Time Delivery performance.
• Analyze data and business trends to identify opportunities for process enhancement, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, traceability, and system integrity, ensuring reliable planning and execution across the supply chain.
• Champion compliance with company policies, quality standards, EHS requirements, Lean principles, and operational procedures.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives from identification through implementation.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across functions in a complex, global matrix organization.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities and a track record of turning challenges into actionable solutions.
• Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken, enabling effective communication across local and international teams.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong customer-focused mindset.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills and fluency with the English language
• Strong interpersonal, leadership & influencing skills
• Display leading attitude for improvement and innovation initiatives
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Training Knowledge of value stream mapping, one-piece flow, AWO, Kaizen, 5s and other lean tools is preferred.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

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

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

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. Join us, and you can expect:

• 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

For Italy: The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 43.600,34 To 70,000.

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI - Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay

Location Fougerolles, Haute-Saone, France Category Manufacturing

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - Material Plan & Execution

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.