Manufacturing Specialist-Production Planning & Scheduling

Do you enjoy optimizing inventory utilization and driving value through asset recovery initiatives? Are you passionate about reducing waste, improving inventory performance, and delivering measurable financial results through data-driven decision making? Join our Team! Baker Hughes is recognized as a global energy technology company serving the energy and industrial sectors across more than 120 countries. Our Supply Chain and Operations teams are focused on maximizing asset utilization, improving inventory performance, and reducing waste while supporting operational excellence. Through collaboration across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, finance, and quality organizations, we are creating sustainable value and improving business performance. Partnering with the best As a Manufacturing Specialist you are managing the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of inventory reclaim activities to maximize asset recovery and improve inventory utilization. You are working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and external reclaim vendors to reduce obsolete inventory, improve recovery rates, and deliver measurable financial benefits. You are leveraging data analytics, SAP, and cross-functional collaboration to drive inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. As a Manufacturing Specialist, you are responsible for: Planning and Scheduling Developing and maintaining reclaim plans and schedules aligned with operational priorities and business objectives. Reviewing available inventory and identifying reclaim opportunities based on inventory age, condition, demand, reuse potential, and financial impact. Prioritizing reclaims activities to ensure efficient resource utilization and timely material disposition. Coordinating movement of reclaim inventory between manufacturing facilities, warehouses, service centers, suppliers, and reclaim vendors. Monitoring reclaims workload, workflow, and capacity to ensure activities are completed on time. Inventory Management Analyzing inventory data to identify excess, obsolete, slow-moving, non-conforming, and recoverable materials. Managing reclaim inventory transactions and material disposition activities within SAP and related systems. Ensuring inventory records remain accurate through audits, transaction validation, and reconciliation activities. Supporting inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle counts, and aged inventory reduction programs. Developing action plans to reduce inventory exposure, improve inventory turns, and support working capital objectives. Asset Recovery and Financial Performance Maximizing recovery value through refurbishment, repair, reuse, recycling, and salvage opportunities. Tracking and reporting financial benefits including cost avoidance, recovery value, inventory reduction, and scrap reduction. Identifying trends and opportunities to improve reclaim efficiency, recovery rates, and overall financial performance. Partnering with Finance teams to validate savings, recovery benefits, and reclaim-related business impact. Cross-Functional Collaboration Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Finance, and Operations teams to align reclaim priorities. Supporting disposition review meetings and providing recommendations for excess, obsolete, returned, and non-conforming inventory. Coordinating reclaims activities with third-party vendors, repair suppliers, recycling partners, and service providers. Communicating reclaim status, risks, constraints, and opportunities to stakeholders and leadership teams. Assisting in resolving inventory, disposition, material availability, and vendor-related issues. Data Analysis and Reporting Generating and maintaining weekly, monthly, and quarterly reclaim reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics. Analyzing reclaim performance trends and identifying opportunities for process improvement. Developing reporting tools and performance metrics that improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making. Presenting reclaim performance results, recovery values, inventory reduction achievements, and risks to leadership teams. Maintaining accurate documentation supporting reclaim transactions, audits, and financial reporting requirements. Process Improvement Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities within reclaim and inventory management processes. Driving initiatives to reduce reclaim cycle times, improve material flow, and increase recovery rates. Participating in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence projects. Supporting standardization of reclaim procedures, work instructions, reporting methods, and best practices. Developing and maintaining process documentation and training materials related to reclaim activities. Quality, Safety, and Compliance Ensuring reclaim activities comply with Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and regulatory requirements. Supporting internal and external audits related to inventory, reclaim transactions, and asset recovery processes. Maintaining documentation, traceability, and required approvals for reclaim, repair, recovery, and scrap activities. Promoting a strong safety culture and identifying opportunities to reduce risk during material handling, transportation, and storage. Fuel your passion To be successful in this role you will: Have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Have experience in inventory management, materials planning, supply chain operations, asset recovery, or related disciplines. Have experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP. Have experience supporting inventory optimization, materials management, or supply chain initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Have experience with inventory analysis, reclaim planning, asset recovery, or reverse logistics processes. Have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Have experience working within industrial, manufacturing, energy, or regulated environments. Have familiarity with financial reporting and inventory valuation concepts. 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. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: 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 Education Assistance Generous Parental Leave Mental Health resources Dependent Care Additional elected or voluntary benefit This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role. 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. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baker Hughes Gruppe