Production Planner - ERP/MRP & Schedule Optimizer

NOV; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Production Planner in Saudi Arabia to translate business supply needs into actionable production schedules within our energy equipment and technology division. You will optimize inventory, shorten lead times, and lead ERP system enhancements to ensure efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities include entering build plans, managing planning BOMs, converting MRP outputs into requisitions and orders, and communicating risks to the master scheduler.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing OR Industrial engineering OR Production OR equivalent.
• MRP planning experience with complex products with multi-layer BOMs and high individual parts count (1000s).
• Experience in an ETO or MTO business environment.

Responsibilities

• Enter Build Plan(s) into the ERP system to support planning tools and develop Planning BOMs and resources.
• Review and convert MRP suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders.
• Review MRP compression and exception messages and resolve conflicts with production/project management and master scheduler.
• Attend production meetings to ensure scheduling adherence and ETA/Demand supply.
• Support production management during meetings by communicating material availability or highlighting risks to plan execution.
• Review ERP data daily to ensure material quantities align with order due dates.
• Maintain ERP item master data and ensure timely transactions for data accuracy.
• Meet urgent deadlines by reprioritizing planning activities and checking inventory.
• Represent the organization in a responsible and professional manner.
• Carry out other duties as required by supervisor and adhere to company policies.

Skills

MRP planning

ERP coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing OR supply chain management OR Diploma OR equivalent

Tools

Oracle ASCP

SAP APO

Job description

NOV is seeking a Production Planner in Saudi Arabia to translate business supply needs into actionable production schedules within our energy equipment and technology division. You will optimize inventory, shorten lead times, and lead ERP system enhancements to ensure efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities include entering build plans, managing planning BOMs, converting MRP outputs into requisitions and orders, and communicating risks to the master scheduler.