Last Mile Optimization Leader
Are you passionate about driving operational efficiency and optimizing last-mile logistics to deliver measurable cost savings and performance improvements?
Do you thrive in influencing cross-functional teams and leading strategic initiatives that enhance fleet performance and supply chain effectiveness?
Partnering with the best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.
Fueling your passion
We are seeking a results-oriented and influential Last Mile Optimization Leader to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization initiatives across North America Land (NAL) and Canada. This role requires a strong ability to influence stakeholders to successful execution, build cross-functional relationships, and lead strategic programs that enhance fleet performance, operational effectiveness, and cost management.
The ideal candidate will bring a solution-oriented and systems-thinking mindset, combined with strong financial acumen and deep experience in operations and supply chain within the oil & gas or manufacturing sectors. A proven track record in delivering cost-out and optimization projects, along with a high level of accountability and execution.
As a Last Mile Optimization Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering truck right sizing strategy in cHD, MD and LD truck sales plan for 2026
- Long term fleet insight development
- Ordering entry team optimization strategy
- Operational expense spend reduction – Element - LD premium fuel, non-fuel purchasing
- Indirect spend optimization – forklifts, water, fuel, truck spares
- AHA tracking and reporting – last mile efficiencies + truck sales + fleet operational metrics
- Employee engagement initiatives – career growth plan actions
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Successful influencer – Have ability to influence to completion
- Have ability to build good relationships across all NAL + Canada
- Have experience in leading cost out, optimization projects
- Have solution, systems mindset
- Have high say/do ratio
- Have financial acumen
- Have operations/Supply Chain experience
- Have a Bachelor's Degree
- Have 5 years of experience in oil and gas or manufacturing
Preferred
- OIC product knowledge
- Six sigma (Green Belt)
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 stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.
Working for you
Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.
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
• Education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
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: Services Senior Specialist - Field Services Equipment
Skills Required
- Ability to influence stakeholders to completion
- Build relationships across North America Land (NAL) and Canada
- Experience leading cost-out and optimization projects
- Solution-oriented, systems-thinking mindset
- High say/do ratio (strong execution and accountability)
- Financial acumen
- Operations and Supply Chain experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5 years of experience in oil and gas or manufacturing
- OIC product knowledge
- Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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