OIC Region Inventory Specialist - LATAM

Lead Inventory Specialist Driving Inventory Excellence Through Strategic Planning and Supply Chain Optimization Do you enjoy driving operational efficiency through inventory management and supply chain excellence?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. Our Supply Chain organization plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient flow of materials and products across our global operations. By leveraging advanced planning processes, inventory optimization strategies, and cross-functional collaboration, we enable operational excellence, improve asset utilization, and support business growth while delivering value to our customers.

Fuel your passion

The Lead Inventory Specialist is responsible for driving inventory optimization strategies that support business objectives while balancing customer requirements and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with supply chain, manufacturing, planning, and regional teams to ensure optimal inventory levels, reduce excess and aging inventory, improve inventory turns, and support business continuity through effective planning and execution.

As a Lead Inventory Specialist, you will be responsible for:

· Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring weekly inventory fluctuations align with business requirements and operational targets

· Implementing inventory stocking strategies to optimize product availability while minimizing carrying costs

· Developing and executing methods and programs to maximize inventory utilization and operational efficiency

· Monitoring safety stock levels, global inventory, and aging inventory while partnering with regions and manufacturing plants to address risks and opportunities

· Providing updates on inventory projections and developing mitigation plans to address potential gaps or excess inventory

· Reviewing Slow Moving Inventory (SMI) with regional stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize inventory-related risks

· Forecasting inventory reserves and creating action plans to mitigate inventory exposure

· Partnering with Demand Planning teams to develop and maintain effective net demand plans

· Collaborating with Supply Planning teams to implement stocking strategies for local suppliers and service providers

· Working with regional teams to support new product introductions and develop plans for managing replaced or obsolete inventory effectively

To be successful in this role you will:

· Have a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

· Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, demand planning, or related disciplines

· Have experience in inventory optimization, order management, asset utilization, and inventory control processes

· Have strong knowledge of SAP systems and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) functionality

· Have the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and regions

· Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

· Be able to balance strategic thinking with effective tactical execution while operating with a sense of urgency

· Have APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certifications considered an advantage

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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

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

· Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - Materials Management