NAO Materials Leader

Baker Hughes Inc.; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company is seeking a Lead Materials Planner to drive regional and global forecasting in support of S&OP, inventory optimization, and efficient material flow. You will coordinate with regional teams to convert demand into orders and manage delivery priorities while reducing aging inventory.

Role requires 5+ years in supply chain planning, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong SAP/MRP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience (5+ years).
• Experience in order management, inventory optimization and asset utilization.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP and MRP functionality.

Responsibilities

• Works with region sales and operations to create regional and global forecasts (12-18 months).
• Converts demand plans into orders and analyzes business trends affecting forecast.
• Drives consistency of the S&OP process and prioritizes delivery dates.
• Analyzes demand, inventory, aged stock, and safety stock to optimize materials.
• Implements inventory stocking strategies and coordinates with regions and plants.

Skills

Forecasting

S&OP process

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Essential Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Lead Materials Planner may include the following as well as other items required to execute the role,

• Works with the region sales and operations to create the regional forecast (12-18 mo) and global forecasts
• Works with the sales and operations team to convert the demand plans into physical orders. Understandsbusiness trends, opportunities and how they impact the demand forecast.
• Assists in the execution and drives consistency of the S&OP process
• Analyzes incoming demand: identifies order exceptions, misalignment with product rationalization strategy and opportunities to utilize existing inventory
• Plans and schedules order timelines to be consistent with customer requirements while minimizing inventory and shipping costs
• Works with the Product Line/Sales/Service Delivery to prioritize deliver dates as needed (push outs, pull ins)
• Performs various material management analysis such as statistical material consumption and forecasts, aged inventory, aged PO, in-transit material analysis, safety stock, etc.
• Implements inventory stocking strategies
• Monitor levels of safety stock, global and aging inventory and works with regions and manufacturing plants to address accordingly
• Works with the AMO organization to ensure spare parts and asset demands are captured
• Works to ensure new assets, repaired assets and spares are captured with the Sales & Operations Planning process
• Assists with product life cycle management for new and obsolete products to ensure they are incorporated into the S&OP process
• Assists in driving product line make to stock (MTS), make to order (MTO), configure to order (CTO) and engineer to order (ETO) standards are implemented in the S&OP process Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience (5+ years’ experience)
• Experience in order management, inventory optimization and management, asset utilization and management
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP and MRP functionality
• Ability to work with and influence stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with tactical execution with a sense of urgency Desired Characteristics: Not required but additional preferred elements
• Certifications; APICS Certification

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Senior Team leader - Production Planning & Scheduling

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.

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