Master Scheduler

Do you enjoy balancing customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to drive operational success?

Are you passionate about turning complex forecasts and supply chain requirements into executable production plans that deliver results?

The Master Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling the materials and production activities required to execute the business. This role partners closely with Sales, Commercial, Regional Operations, AMO, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to translate demand forecasts, sales orders, and planned orders into actionable production schedules. The Master Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring customer commitments are met while optimizing inventory, capacity, and manufacturing performance.

Partner with the Best

As a Master Scheduler , you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that align customer demand with manufacturing capabilities and supply chain constraints. You will collaborate across functions to drive operational execution, improve schedule performance, and support business growth.

As the Master Scheduler , you will be responsible for:

• Owning and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and operational priorities.

• Leading production scheduling and backlog reviews to ensure on-time delivery and revenue commitments are achieved.

• Analyzing demand, inventory, capacity, and material constraints to develop executable production plans.

• Managing order prioritization, pull-ins, pushouts, and recovery plans to support critical customer commitments.

• Monitoring schedule attainment, capacity utilization, work-in-process (WIP), and production performance while driving corrective actions as needed.

• Partnering with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to mitigate shortages and resolve supply chain risks.

• Validating MRP recommendations and maintaining planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, and work center capacities.

• Supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities through demand analysis, capacity planning, and production forecasting.

• Developing reports and dashboards to track backlog, on-time delivery, inventory health, and manufacturing performance metrics.

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput, reducing lead times, and improving schedule adherence.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college.

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field.

• Have a strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity Planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).

• Have experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise planning platforms.

• Have advanced analytical and reporting skills with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or equivalent applications.

• Have experience working within manufacturing, operations, and supply chain environments.

• Demonstrate the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution in a fast-paced operational environment.

Desired Characteristics

• APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.

• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and operations teams.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on customer satisfaction and business performance.

Work in a Way That Works for You

This position is an on-site role supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations. The Master Scheduler will work closely with production, procurement, engineering, customer service, and leadership teams to ensure effective planning, scheduling, and execution of business requirements. Regular interaction with manufacturing operations and operational stakeholders is required to support business objectives and customer commitments.

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

What 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.

Work Authorization

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

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 Senior 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.