DCN Supply Planning Specialist

Schlumberger; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger in Houston, TX is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to translate ERP-generated demand into executable supply plans that ensure material availability and balanced inventory, lead times, and constraints. You will focus on material readiness, exception management, inventory optimization and cross-functional coordination to support reliable execution of business requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree (or 2 years planning experience), strong problem solving skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent minimum two years in a planning role.
• Experience translating ERP demand into executable supply plans.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP and inventory optimization.
• Lean / Six Sigma approach to process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Translate ERP demand into executable supply plans to ensure material availability.
• Manage planning outputs including order creation and rescheduling.
• Analyze inventory, lead times, and planned demand to identify shortages and risks.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Sourcing, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, and Inventory.
• Monitor material availability and prevent production disruptions.
• Maintain planning master data and escalate exceptions.
• Track supplier commitments and delivery schedules.
• Support resolution of supply constraints and recovery actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce lead times and costs.
• Ensure adherence to supplier agreements.
• Complete actions to reduce wasted time and resources.
• Comply with Schlumberger procedures and policies.
• All other duties as directed by manager.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years planning experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Supply Planning Specialist is responsible for translating ERP-generated demand into executable supply plans that ensure material availability while balancing inventory, lead times, and supply constraints. The role focuses on material readiness, exception management, inventory optimization, and cross-functional coordination to support reliable execution of business requirements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review and manage ERP-generated material requirements to ensure supply plans support production, project, and customer delivery schedules.

• Validate planning outputs and determine the most effective supply actions, including order creation, consolidation, rescheduling, substitutions, and inventory utilization

• Analyze inventory levels, existing supply, open orders, lead times, and planned demand to identify material shortages, excess inventory, and potential supply risks.

• Coordinate with Purchasing, Sourcing, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, and Inventory teams to ensure material requirements are understood and executed on time.

• Monitor material availability across the planning horizon and take proactive action to prevent disruptions to production and customer commitments.

• Maintain planning parameters and master data accuracy by identifying and escalating exceptions impacting replenishment, inventory performance, or material availability.

• Monitor supplier commitments, order status, inventory movements, and delivery schedules to identify and communicate potential risks or delays.

• Support resolution of supply constraints by evaluating alternatives, tracking recovery actions, and escalating issues that may impact business requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, planning data quality, and supply chain performance through analysis, problem solving, and stakeholder feedback.

• Identify opportunities for improving lead time, cost reduction, and on time delivery.

• Ensure adherence to SLB-approved supplier agreements/contracts.

• Complete actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources.

• Comply with Schlumberger and local procedures applicable to the job function.

• All other duties as directed by their manager.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a planning role.

• Demonstrated commitment to making and communicating a culture of positive change throughout the supply chain organization.

• Exhibit problem solving skills.

• Continuous process improvement mindset, including experience with Lean / Six Sigma.

• Strong working knowledge of ERP Systems (E.g. SAP).

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