Summary
Baker Hughes is hiring a Regional Asset Planner for Sub-Saharan Africa, based in Dubai. The role plans regional asset availability, sourcing, utilization and redeployment, and coordinates asset movements and readiness with country, supply chain, logistics and asset management teams. It also addresses supply risks, improves fleet utilization and capital efficiency, and maintains asset data and governance standards. Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in asset planning and scheduling, ERP and inventory planning knowledge, and experience with Drilling Services equipment and workflows.
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Regional Asset Planner - Sub Sahara Africa
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As a Regional Asset Planner -Sub Sahara Africa, you will be responsible for:
- Develop and execute regional asset planning strategies that align fleet availability, sourcing, utilization, and redeployment with operational and commercial priorities.
- Ensure critical asset readiness for customer operations, startup projects, and growth initiatives through proactive coordination with country, supply chain, logistics, and asset management teams.
- Coordinate regional asset movements, including mobilizations, demobilizations, inter-country transfers, and country exit plans, to optimize fleet deployment and response time.
- Identify and mitigate asset supply risks by evaluating critical gaps, repair needs, investment requirements, and redeployment opportunities.
- Drive utilization and capital efficiency improvements by reducing idle, excess, and underutilized assets across the region.
- Maintain asset governance, data accuracy, and compliance by understanding new and existing asset management policies and ensuring country Asset Leads and peers understand and follow required standards.
- Lead regional asset reviews and continuous improvement actions focused on fleet readiness, productivity, execution discipline, and business value.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Asset Utilization %
- Capital Efficiency %
- On-Time Mobilization & Deployment %
- On-Time Demobilization Against Approved Exit Plans %
- Idle/Excess Asset Reduction
- Asset Data Accuracy %
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role, you must:
- Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Have 10+ years of experience in Asset Planning and Scheduling, preferably within oil & gas or a large‑scale, asset‑intensive manufacturing or services environment.
- Have strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and material planning/inventory management processes.
- Experience with Drilling Services tools, equipment, and operational workflows.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Analytical and digital fluency, including Power BI, dashboards, databases, and visualization tools.
- Planning and optimization mindset, with the ability to translate data into asset utilization, redeployment, and efficiency actions.
- Stakeholder influence across cross-functional and matrix environments.
- Execution discipline, with urgency, accountability, and strong follow-through.
- Change leadership in fast-paced operational environments.
- Continuous improvement orientation focused on operational excellence and business value.
Key Stakeholders
- Country Asset Leads and Service Delivery Managers
- HQ Asset Management, Integrated Supply Chain, and Logistics
- Regional Leadership and FP&A
Work in a way that works for you
Please discuss your preferred working arrangements with your recruiter during the process
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: Services Manager - Field Services Equipment