Plan, schedule and release manufactured and purchased parts and assemblies in an efficient manner while supporting company objectives regarding inventory, sales volume, product cost, scheduling and customer demands.
ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY 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 in-house capacity and the delivery schedules from vendors.
Keep Planning manager aware about 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.
Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor delivery of work orders to ensure timely completion.
Review material shortages with and resolve discrepancies between CPO 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. analyst 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 consume on-hand inventory.
Release MIT kits for shipment as required.
Review Quality Plans and 3rd Party Certification as required.
Create Shop packets including; router, assembly/machine/weld drawings, SOP’s, engineering specifications.
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years’ experience in inventory control and planning.
APICS CPIM certification desired.
Experience planning in an Engineered-to-Order or Make-to-Order manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with ERP Planning preferred. (Oracle experience preferable but other ERP experience will be considered)
Deep understanding of MRPII planning levels, processes and tools preferred.
Strong understanding of the supply chain.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of experience in inventory control and planning
- APICS CPIM certification
- Experience planning in an engineered-to-order or make-to-order manufacturing environment
- Experience with ERP planning
- Oracle ERP experience
- Deep understanding of MRPII planning levels, processes, and tools
- Strong understanding of the supply chain
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.
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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.
NOV Insights
What We Do
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.
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