[Hiring] Engineer – Inventory Management @Baker Hughes

Role Description

The SMI Expert will work closely with the SMI Program Manager to accelerate the adoption of the PHOENIX SMI Reuse Programme across multiple product lines. This hands-on role involves deep-diving with individual product teams to increase Smart Pick tool adoption, resolve process challenges, support workflow execution, and ensure reuse targets are met. The SMI expert acts as the operational backbone of the SMI Task Force, bridging the gap between strategy and ground-level execution.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Product-Level Adoption & Deep Dives
  • Serve as the dedicated SMI focal point for assigned product teams (e.g., GTS, EE, BRUSH, IP, OFSE etc.), building strong relationships with Engineering, Material Planners, Logistics, Finance, Quality, Procurement leads etc.
  • Conduct weekly/bi-weekly walk-throughs with product team focals to review SMI opportunities, pipeline status, and adoption gaps.
  • Perform hands-on analysis of SMI items - compare SMI codes with new project requirements, evaluate reuse feasibility, and support requestors through the workflow.
  • Preprocessing expert - Gather data from different sources, stitch and patch, and run the final result in the SmartPick module helping the organization with ease of data handling.
• Challenge Resolution & Problem Solving
  • Act as the first point of escalation for product teams facing challenges with SMI reuse — technical feasibility, supplier negotiation delays, PO cancellation issues, serial control questions, etc.
  • Support the resolution of Support Central tickets raised by users and provide timely responses.
  • Collaborate with the digital team for tool-related issues, UAT of new features, and dashboard health checks.
• Workflow Execution & Process Support
  • Support the end-to-end SMI reuse workflow - Close eye on the flow of process and enhance/update whenever needed to achieve better results.
  • Follow up with cross-functional stakeholders (buyers, logistics, QPM) to reduce workflow cycle time and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Conduct rejection analysis — identify root causes of rejected workflows, propose corrective actions, and drive resolution with relevant teams.
• Target Tracking & Reporting
  • Track and report product-wise adoption metrics — number of workflows raised, approved, rejected, reuse value, quantities, and cycle times.
  • Prepare monthly SMI dashboards and updates for the Program Manager and leadership reviews.
  • Analyse adoption trends, identify low-performing product areas, and recommend targeted interventions (awareness sessions, focused training, recognition campaigns).
• Training, Awareness & Motivation
  • Support the team in conducting awareness sessions and training for new product teams being onboarded to the program.
  • Share success stories and lessons learnt from existing GTE adoption to inspire new users.
  • Identify and recognise top contributors monthly; support the Reuse Champions recognition and Energize rewards process.
  • Assist in preparing PHOENIX newsletters and communication materials.
• Data Management & Workbench Support
  • Coordinate with the SMI expert team (contractors) on parameter database population, template mapping, and workbench updates for new product codes.
  • Support the items-picked analysis — track physical picking of approved SMI items and trigger reward nominations.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit and governance purposes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing/operations/supply-chain/engineering or inventory management
• Domain Expertise (Added Advantage): Experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, material planning, or BOM/product configuration in a manufacturing setup
• Industry Preference: Exposure to energy, oil & gas, rotating equipment or heavy engineering is desirable

Key Competencies & Skills

• Analytical Thinking — Ability to work with large datasets (inventory databases, BOM structures, financial files) and draw actionable insights.
• Process Orientation — Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing/supply chain workflows and attention to detail in workflow execution.
• Collaboration & Communication — Ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams across geographies (India, Italy, USA).
• Tool Proficiency — Comfortable with Power Apps, Excel (advanced), Power BI, and digital workflow tools; willingness to learn SmartPick and internal ERP systems (Oracle, OBIEE).
• Problem-Solving — Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues; ability to navigate ambiguity and work independently.
• Lean Awareness — Basic understanding of Lean principles, waste elimination, and continuous improvement; willingness to learn and grow in this area.
• Ownership & Drive — Self-motivated, target-oriented, and willing to take ownership of outcomes at the product-team level.

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