JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement inventory strategies by analyzing demand and supply dynamics and managing plan inputs (a strategy and planning method, safety stock, lot sizing, and other settings for each part).
• Assess and optimize the working capital and inventory impacts of proposed planning strategies strategic.
• Assess the impact of these strategies on manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Manage MRP input settings for each part, such as safety stock, demand planning and replenishment strategy settings.
• Collaborate with business owners to understand plan inputs and inventory changes.
• Recommend adjustments to strategic levers impacting demand, inventory, and supply plans.
• Create processes that enable strategic decision-making to drive detailed technical planning in ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop expertise in forecasting, pull systems, safety stock, and other planning processes.
• Leverage team collaboration and technology tools to improve planning processes to meet business objectives.4
• Partner with operations, finance, sales, and information systems teams to support and achieve business goals.
• Facilitate an integrated team approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Analyze data and processes to derive critical insights for achieving business goals. Communicate findings effectively to various stakeholders, including senior executives and individual contributors.
• Lead and participate in complex projects requiring specialized knowledge in operations, ERP systems, supply chain, data analytics, business process automation, or planning processes.
• Demonstrate expertise in one or more of these areas with the aptitude to learn and develop expertise the others.
• Leverage advanced data technologies like Python and Snowflake to automate demand and inventory planning analytics.
• Learn the to these technologies if you aren't already proficient with them and their innovative applications in business processes and data analytics.
• Act as a thought leader, sought out by multiple departments to create processes that align with the organization's vision and goals.
• Develop technical skills necessary to transform or automate processes.
• Coach and upskill team members to foster agility in adopting new methods and tools. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences to balance high-level business needs with detailed technical execution.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Aptitude for or experience in strategic inventory planning, supply chain management, and manufacturing operations.
• Aptitude for learning or strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, data analytics, and business process automation.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems or demonstrate an aptitude to develop expertise.
• Proficiency in advanced data technologies, such as Python and Snowflake, is highly desirable.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work in a data-rich and dynamic environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills to drive and influence change as required.
• Must have excellent presentation skills including ability to create effective visual, oral, and written executive summaries.
• Must possess a strong analytical background to assess, evaluate, and recommend changes to the process and the systems.
• Must be able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
• Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department.
• Must be capable of managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time.
• 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.

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 $139 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.