Master Scheduler

Baker Hughes Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Inc. is seeking a Master Scheduler to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and supply chain constraints.

You will own the MPS, drive schedule discipline, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and production performance. This on-site Texas role emphasizes cross-functional execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MPS, MRP, Capacity Planning, and S&OP.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain environments.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing demand, material availability, capacity and priorities.
• Lead production scheduling and backlog reviews to ensure on-time delivery and revenue commitments.
• Analyze demand, inventory, capacity, and material constraints to build executable plans.
• Manage order prioritization, pull-ins, pushouts, and recovery plans for commitments.
• Monitor schedule attainment, capacity utilization, WIP, and production performance with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service to mitigate shortages.
• Validate MRP recommendations and maintain planning parameters like lead times and safety stock.
• Support S&OP activities through demand analysis, capacity planning, and forecasting.
• Develop reports and dashboards tracking backlog, on-time delivery, inventory health, and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement to increase throughput and reduce lead times.

Skills

Master Production Scheduling

MRP

Capacity Planning

S&OP

ERP familiarity

Excel

Power BI

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Do you enjoy balancing customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to drive operational success?

Are you passionate about turning complex forecasts and supply chain requirements into executable production plans that deliver results?

The Master Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling the materials and production activities required to execute the business. This role partners closely with Sales, Commercial, Regional Operations, AMO, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to translate demand forecasts, sales orders, and planned orders into actionable production schedules. The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring customer commitments are met while optimizing inventory, capacity, and manufacturing performance.

Partner with the Best

As a Master Scheduler , you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that align customer demand with manufacturing capabilities and supply chain constraints. You will collaborate across functions to drive operational execution, improve schedule performance, and support business growth.

As the Master Scheduler , you will be responsible for:

• Owning and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and operational priorities.
• Leading production scheduling and backlog reviews to ensure on-time delivery and revenue commitments are achieved.
• Analyzing demand, inventory, capacity, and material constraints to develop executable production plans.
• Managing order prioritization, pull-ins, pushouts, and recovery plans to support critical customer commitments.
• Monitoring schedule attainment, capacity utilization, work-in-process (WIP), and production performance while driving corrective actions as needed.
• Partnering with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to mitigate shortages and resolve supply chain risks.
• Validating MRP recommendations and maintaining planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, and work center capacities.
• Supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities through demand analysis, capacity planning, and production forecasting.
• Developing reports and dashboards to track backlog, on-time delivery, inventory health, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput, reducing lead times, and improving schedule adherence.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Have a strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Have experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise planning platforms.
• Have advanced analytical and reporting skills with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or equivalent applications.
• Have experience working within manufacturing, operations, and supply chain environments.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution in a fast-paced operational environment.

Desired Characteristics

• APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.
• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and operations teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on customer satisfaction and business performance.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This position is an on-site role supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations. The Master Scheduler will work closely with production, procurement, engineering, customer service, and leadership teams to ensure effective planning, scheduling, and execution of business requirements. Regular interaction with manufacturing operations and operational stakeholders is required to support business objectives and customer commitments.

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

What You Can Expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Compre