JOB DESCRIPTION

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.
• Periodically review non-conformances and engineering changes to rework any work orders as required.
• Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations in capacity and delivery schedules from suppliers.
• Keep Planning Manager aware of applicable changes that would affect 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years planning or related function in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience planning in an Engineered-to-Order or Make-to-Order manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ERP system knowledge, with JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office suite and general computer skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
• Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department.
• Must be able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities. Self-motivated..
• 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 $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.