As a Planner Operations at NOV's Stavanger Manufacturing Plant (SVF), you will coordinate order management, supply chain planning and manufacturing activities to improve delivery predictability and operational efficiency.
Working closely with manufacturing teams and internal NOV customers worldwide, you will help resolve delivery challenges and improve planning processes while contributing to a small, collaborative team within a global organization.
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Responsibilities- Coordinate sales-order management and supply chain planning activities from order entry through delivery.
- Maintain accurate sales-order information, including delivery dates, quantities, commercial commitments and changes in requirements.
- Develop and maintain visibility of material requirements, production priorities, order progress and potential delivery risks.
- Work with purchasing and supply chain teams to follow up material availability, expedite delayed components and support realistic delivery plans.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, product-responsible personnel, warehouse and logistics teams to align priorities and facilitate timely shipments.
- Communicate with internal NOV customers to clarify delivery expectations, assess the impact of delays and resolve competing priorities.
- Use ERP and relevant business systems to maintain reliable planning, order-management and operational information.
- Support the coordination of quality-related inquiries, delivery documentation and applicable export or regulatory requirements with the responsible functions.
Required
- Relevant experience in order management, supply chain planning, production planning, purchasing, logistics or related industrial coordination activities.
- Practical understanding of order fulfilment, material planning and manufacturing or comparable industrial workflows.
- Experience using ERP systems or equivalent integrated business systems to support operational planning and coordination.
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities across different functions.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to identify delivery risks, coordinate corrective actions and maintain accurate operational information.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant digital business tools.
- Professional proficiency in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.
Preferred
- MSc or Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field. (Extensive experience within the field of work can compensate for lack of formal education).
- Experience with Oracle, SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
- Experience coordinating material availability and delivery commitments in manufacturing or project-based environments.
- Familiarity with intercompany orders, purchase-order expediting, international logistics or export-control processes.
- Knowledge of NOV systems, products or internal manufacturing and order-management processes.
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Skills Required
- Relevant experience in order management, supply chain planning, production planning, purchasing, logistics, or related industrial coordination
- Practical understanding of order fulfillment, material planning, and manufacturing or comparable industrial workflows
- Experience using ERP systems or equivalent integrated business systems
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to identify delivery risks and coordinate corrective actions
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant digital business tools
- Professional proficiency in Norwegian and English, written and spoken
- Bachelor's or MSc degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; extensive relevant experience may substitute
- Experience with Oracle, SAP, or comparable ERP platforms
- Experience coordinating material availability and delivery commitments in manufacturing or project-based environments
- Familiarity with intercompany orders, purchase-order expediting, international logistics, or export-control processes
- Knowledge of NOV systems, products, or internal manufacturing and order-management processes
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
