Admin Material Planner 2 - Midland, TX MSD

Patterson-UTI; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking an Admin Material Planner 2 to balance customer demand with production and resources. You will forecast for MSD and coordinate with operations, ensuring on-time tool deliveries while improving efficiency.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven analysis, and collaboration with logistics, R&M workflows, and internal customers to meet production schedules and company goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years in repair/remanufacture of oilfield equipment related to directional drilling systems.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Knowledge of oilfield terminology and parts related to drilling systems.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain and enhance working relationships with internal customers.
• Manage receipt, storage, shipment of product/materials in the warehouse.
• Oversee assembly/disassembly of motors; administer motor log and availability checks.
• Assist in planning daily production using WMS and forecasting tools.
• Establish priorities in repair and maintenance facilities for material planning.
• Coordinate with logistics on all outgoing shipments.
• Engage in material management and inventory control for work in progress.
• Coordinate material planning with the warehouse management group and provide upcoming needs.
• Assist others in coordinating build sheets and job board updates.
• Ensure effective material flow between warehouse, production, and job sites.
• Prepare and maintain plan/schedule for internal production using forecasts.
• Monitor progress and communicate status to operations.
• Collaborate with supervisors, managers and internal customers on project requirements.
• Ensure processes and standards are met throughout the project.
• Promote a safe, clean, and productive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Admin Material Planner 2 will balance customer demand and production activities to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards and deliver efficient forecasting for MSD and its internal/external customers.

Job Description

The Admin Material Planner 2 will balance customer demand and production activities to optimize the use of resources and meet production schedules and standards and deliver efficient forecasting for MSD and its internal/external customers.

Responsibilities include working closely with all aspects of operations and operations support in scheduling, forecasting, supply chain, logistics, R&M Workflows, and collaborating with internal customers to provide on-time tool deliveries while increasing efficiency within the organization.

The successful candidate will set high standards of performance for themselves and others; be professional in written, verbal, and personal actions; seek new knowledge and experiences and have an analytical mindset to utilize factual data to develop creative and business-oriented solutions.

This role will report to the Equipment/Inventory Manager.

Detailed Description

• Work independently and as part of a team


• Maintain and enhance working relationships with internal customers.


• Manage receipt, storage, shipment of product/materials used in the warehouse.


• Oversee assembly/disassembly of all motors in computer system, administration of the Company’s motor log, and availability checks.


• Assist in planning daily production using warehouse management system and forecasting tools.


• Establish priorities in the repair and maintenance facilities for all material planning.


• Coordinate with logistics on all outgoing shipments.


• Engage in material management and inventory control activities related to work in progress.


• Coordinate material planning with the warehouse management group and provide upcoming needs.


• Assist other employees in coordinating build sheets and job board updates.


• Ensure effective material flow between warehouse, production, and job sites.


• Prepare and maintain plan/schedule for internal production, using information from operations forecasts.


• Monitor progress and performance of projects and communicate status to operations.


• Collaborate effectively with other supervisors and managers and internal customers to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.


• Ensure processes, procedures and standards are met throughout the entire project.


• Ensure policies and procedures are interpreted and applied consistently, ensuring accountability and compliance with company goals.


• Promote a safe, clean, and productive work environment.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.


• Proficient computer skills, specifically using Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.


• Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Knowledge of oilfield terminology and parts related to directional drilling systems.


• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.


• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact productively with co-workers, third parties and customers.


• Ability to work under deadlines including time-sensitive response situations will be common, therefore working extended schedules that will include working days, and occasionally nights, weekends and holidays may be required.


• Travel to MSD facilities required.


• Experience aligning customer demands with production requirements and facilitation of deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• 1+ years of experience in the repair and remanufacture of oilfield equipment related to directional drilling systems.


• Warehouse Management System experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess in-depth knowledge of materials, resource and capacity planning, scheduling, performance measurements, customer relations, quality control, inventory management and continuous improvement.


• Understanding of oilfield terminology and parts, specifically related to downhole drilling systems including Mud Motors and MWD systems.


• Previous experience with parts management and/or sales.

Working Conditions

This position requires the person to work in both an office and remanufacture warehouse facility environment. The Sr. Admin Material Planner must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. Also, must be able to work closely with others and under deadlines including time-sensitive response situations and be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days, and occasionally nights, weekends, and holidays.