Materials Planner

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. Understands business 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 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. The Good Stuff 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 challenge 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 Education Assistance Generous Parental Leave Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs Dependent and Partners Care Pet Insurance Additional elected or voluntary benefits You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies. At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.