Manufacturing Experienced Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling

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Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Global Drilling Services Inventory Management team, supporting global inventory planning, forecasting, analytics and performance management.

The role requires a strong combination of manufacturing and inventory management knowledge, analytical capabilities, financial understanding, SAP experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining Inventory Management Input & Output Models, monthly and quarterly Global Net Inventory closing projections, and the Global Inventory Dashboard. The role will work closely with global and cross-functional stakeholders to consolidate and validate inventory inputs, analyze inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate complex operational and financial data into meaningful insights for management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve Inventory Management Input & Output Models used for global inventory planning and forecasting.
• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly Global Net Inventory closing projections, incorporating the latest operational, manufacturing and financial inputs.
• Develop, maintain and enhance the Global Inventory Dashboard, providing clear visibility of inventory actuals, projections, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Analyze global inventory performance and identify key drivers of changes versus forecast plan and previous periods.
• Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, root-cause analysis and scenario modeling to support inventory management and optimization.
• Consolidate, validate and challenge inventory inputs received from manufacturing sites and other stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Extract, analyze and reconcile inventory and manufacturing-related data from SAP and other available data sources.
• Develop advanced Excel models and analytical tools to support inventory forecasting, reporting and management decision-making.
• Identify inventory risks and opportunities, quantify their potential impact and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and management.
• Analyze the financial impact of inventory movements, including inventory value, working capital, forecast movements and variances.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and annual inventory forecasting and planning activities.
• Prepare clear and concise PowerPoint presentations and management-level reporting, translating complex analysis into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Materials Management, Finance and site teams across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization and automation of global inventory reporting, forecasting and analytical processes.
• Support ad-hoc inventory analysis and decision-making requirements as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification/experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business/Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience within manufacturing, supply chain, inventory management, production planning, materials management, finance/controlling, or a closely related function.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and manufacturing/supply chain processes.
• Strong working experience with SAP, including the ability to extract, understand, analyze and reconcile inventory and manufacturing-related information.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, advanced formulas and lookups, data consolidation, reconciliation, analysis of large datasets, and development of forecasting and analytical models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, abnormalities, risks, opportunities and root causes.
• Good financial and business understanding, particularly related to inventory valuation, working capital, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and presentation skills, with the ability to translate detailed analysis into clear management-level messages.
• Fluent English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of recurring deliverables and manage monthly and quarterly deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Finance organizations.
• Experience with Power BI, dashboard development and Power Query is highly desirable.
• Experience with inventory forecasting, inventory optimization, working-capital analysis or multi-site/global inventory management is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SQL, DAX, Power Pivot, SAP queries or other data/query tools is an advantage.
• Knowledge of production planning concepts such as MRP, demand planning, capacity planning and production scheduling is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to transform complex data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of the relationship between operational inventory, inventory value, forecasting and working capital.
• Business Partnering: Ability to work collaboratively with global stakeholders while constructively challenging assumptions and inputs.
• Data Storytelling: Ability to communicate what happened, why it happened, what is expected to happen next, and the associated risks or opportunities.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for the accuracy, quality and timely delivery of inventory models, forecasts and reporting.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate processes and reporting.
• Communication: Ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to both operational stakeholders and management.

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.

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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Experienced Professional - Production Planning & Scheduling