Materials Planner

Baker Hughes

. Plan and schedule materials required to execute the business .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including order management, inventory optimization, and demand forecasting. Proficient in analyzing business trends and implementing effective inventory strategies to meet customer requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Order ManagementInventory OptimizationSAP UnderstandingStakeholder InfluenceTactical Execution

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementDemand ForecastingMaterial Management AnalysisInventory Stocking StrategiesAged Inventory AnalysisShipping Cost MinimizationAsset UtilizationMRP FunctionalityContinuous Improvement ProjectsForecast Translation

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersSense of Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Supply Chain

Industry Keywords

Sales & Operations PlanningMaterial ManagementCustomer RequirementsBusiness TrendsPhysical Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and schedule materials required to execute the business
Work with sales, commercial, regional, AMO and supply chain teams to translate forecasts, sales orders and planned orders into physical orders
Ensure materials are delivered to meet customer requirements
Understand business trends and opportunities and their impact on demand forecasts
Analyze incoming demand, order exceptions, product rationalization misalignment and existing inventory opportunities
Plan and schedule order timelines while minimizing inventory and shipping costs
Prioritize delivery dates with Product Line, Sales and Service Delivery teams
Perform material management analyses, including consumption and forecasts, aged inventory, aged purchase orders, in-transit materials and safety stock
Implement inventory stocking strategies
Monitor safety stock, global inventory and aging inventory, coordinating corrective action with regions and manufacturing plants
Ensure spare parts, asset demands, new assets and repaired assets are captured in Sales & Operations Planning
Assist with continuous improvement projects to maximize value

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree in supply chain or related field or equivalent experience (2+ years’ experience)
Experience in order management, inventory optimization and management, asset utilization and management
Basic understanding of SAP and MRP functionality
Ability to work with and influence stakeholders
Tactical execution with a sense of urgency
Valid work authorization in the country of employment
Employer unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Company-sponsored health and welfare programs
Thrift Plan (401k)
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to applicable benefit plans or policies