Operations Planner at NOV in Houston, TX

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 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
• Keep Planning Manager aware of the applicable changes that would affect the lead time of the parts so that the system can be kept up-to date
• Regularly monitor and update safety stock levels in the system
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures 

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Machine shop manufacturing and purchasing a strong plus
• High school/bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a planning routing function
• Background in manufacturing and/or operations required
• APICS or CPM certification desired
• Knowledge and experience in JDE system or equivalent a strong plus
• Ability to see overall strategy and execute at the detail level
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing operations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Broad knowledge and experience in Manufacturing processes, work order release, routing and BOM
• Above average skills in ERP systems and communication
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities
• General knowledge of engineering prints, supply chain and material management 

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 are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• 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 at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.