Materials Manager - Global Aftermarket Valves Leader

Materials Manager - Global Aftermarket Valves Leader The Valves Global Aftermarket Materials Leader is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials from suppliers and across departments to meet production schedules. This role leads to master planning, material processes, and systems, ensuring alignment with production plans and KPIs. The position plays a strategic role in developing midterm plans for the manufacturing unit and contributes to the broader business unit strategy. Responsibilities Coordinating material management processes (such as Cyberplan, Demand Planning, Input/Output model, Inventory targets, and S&OP), assuring consistency across all sites and ensuring operational alignment with production plans and performance KPIs. Evaluating the impact of Engineering Change Orders and taking subsequent actions. Evaluating the impact of KIT OTD and taking subsequent actions. Collecting and analyzing data and information from company functions, identifying deviations from the original schedule, and proposing corrective actions. Participating in Revenue Pacing Meetings as the main Global Manufacturing point of contact for other functions. Optimizing inventory levels and driving process improvements across the supply chain. Contributing to the development of the business unit's strategic plan. Participating in crossdisciplinary discussions to assess future developments and their impact on the business. Developing a strategic midterm plan for the manufacturing unit aligned with the overall business strategy. Playing a proactive role in coordinating cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Project Management) to identify problems and provide solutions for issues affecting OTD project performance; managing master planning, material processes, and systems to support production schedules and purchasing needs; and conducting strategic interactions due to complex long‑term planning and customized sales processes. Coordinating Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams during planning and execution for plants, both internal and external, related to engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing activities; handling highly complex manufacturing processes involving technical variety, interdependent production cycles, and high‑value assets. Qualifications Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in materials planning and execution, as well as process improvements. Desired Characteristics Possessing strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrating strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities. Having the ability to analyze and resolve complex problems. Being experienced in leading programs and projects. Having the ability to document, plan, market, and execute initiatives. Bringing established project management skills. Flexible Working Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. Benefits 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. 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 the 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. 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