Global Inventory Leader (Chemicals) - Sugarland, TX

Essential Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the Inventory Manager may include the following as well as other items required to execute the role,

- Monitors inventory levels and ensures the weekly increase or decrease in levels are aligned to the business.

- Implements inventory stocking strategies

- Develops methods and programs to optimize the utilization of inventory

- Monitor levels of safety stock, global and aging inventory and works with regions and manufacturing plants to address accordingly

- Provides updates to inventory projections and creates mitigation plans as needed.

- Reviews Slow Moving Inventory (SMI) with regions and involves other functional groups to reduce SMI risks.

- Forecast inventory reserves and work create action plan for mitigation

- Works with the demand planner to create the netted demand plan

- Works with the supply planner to implement stocking strategies for local providers

- Work with regions to phase in new product inventory and develop plans for effectively managing replaced inventory

- Key Metrics: Gross & Net Inventory $, Inventory Turns, Inventory DSOH, Slow Moving & Obsolete Inventory, Inventory control / accuracy

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience (7+ years’ experience)

- Experience in inventory optimization and management, supply chain / manufacturing operations within a global/multi-site environment, inventory compliance & control

- Deep knowledge of SAP and MRP functionality

- Ability to work with and influence stakeholders

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to interpret large data sets and generate actionable insights

- Strategic thinking with tactical execution with a sense of urgency

- Proven track record in leading large / complex inventory control functions and cross-functional projects

- Proficiency in supply chain KPIs, reporting and performance management

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing international or multi-site teams

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed global organization

Desired Characteristics: Not required but additional preferred elements

- Certifications; APICS CPIM, CSCP or similar supply chain / inventory management certification highly desirable

- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau and advanced Excel

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.

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.

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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.