Planner

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Approve, release and monitor status of production and purchase requisitions.

- Develop and provide input to Manufacturing Build Plan.

- Develop priorities and communicate support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as required.

- Coordinate with all the shop departments to ensure proper inventory levels - maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan properly.

- Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages, as well as maintain work order dates that adhere to the metrics for the organization.

- Periodically review non-conformances and engineering changes to rework any work orders as required.

- Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations of in-house capacity and the delivery schedules from vendors.

- Keep Planning Manager aware of applicable changes that would impact the lead time of the part so that the system can be kept up-to-date.

- Regularly monitor and update safety stock levels in the system when necessary.

- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

- Monitor delivery of work orders to ensure timely completion.

- Review material shortages with and resolve discrepancies between existing material plans and actual manufacturing needs with Engineering.

- Monitor purchase order deliveries to ensure on-time delivery.

- Assist in timely definition of part number attributes during the item master set-up process, update relevant data as needed. (i.e planner codes and lead times are up to date).

- Review Engineering BOM and verify matches with work order BOM.

- Recommend material substitutions to overcome materials shortages and / or come on-hand inventory.

- Review Quality Plans and Third-Party Certification as required.

- Create Shop packets including router, assembly/machine/weld drawings, SOP's, MTR's, and weld/ coating specifications.

- Submit request to warehouse for material pull, issue to work order to deliver to appropriate staging area.

- Analyze work order variances, document, and action for resolution. Submit approval for WO closure report to QC Mini MRB team.

- Review reports of Engineering Change Notices and Non-Conformance and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate.

- Provide quality service by following organization standards.

- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

- Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

- High School diploma or GED required.

- Minimum of 2 yrs experience in inventory control & planning.

- ERP experience required (Oracle & Omega experience).

- Experience planning in an Engineered-to-Order or Make-to-Order manufacturing environment preferred.

- Strong understanding of the supply chain.

- Strong computer skills required – Proficient use of MS Office Suite (excel).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.

- Strong organizational and time management abilities. Self-motivated.

- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

- Must be able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information.

- Must be able to work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs.

- Confident and professional when representing the company both in person and in writing.

- Is cognizant of organizational culture and politics, and appropriately adjusts personal style to be effective.

- Must be able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.

- Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department.

- Assertive and can drive urgency when problems arise with making new components.

- Ability to drive teamwork between groups and cross functional teams.

- Ability to drive issues to closure and get job done in professional and compliant manner.

- Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.

- Driven to grow professionally within the organization.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

- Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly).

- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).

- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).

- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.