Planner - Gate keeper

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to coordinate manufacturing priorities, validate part numbers, and manage MRP messages using JD Edwards.

The role requires an associate degree, solid Excel and Word skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while communicating effectively with Engineering, Sales and Production teams.

Qualifications

• Associated degree preferred and some experience in production planning and/or manufacturing.
• Some knowledge of JD Edwards or any ERP planning tool will be beneficial.
• Great knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to organize and manage multiple priorities in this environment.
• Need to be self-motivated and show initiative.
• Adequate written and verbal communication skills required.
• Good analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities are vital.
• Must be able to make decisions in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Process all ILink (JD Edwards) messages for production ready daily.
• Review and confirm all part numbers are appropriate and valid.
• Plan’s production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Provide support and information for manufacturing departments with data that assists them with customer’s needs to include coordination with the Expeditor.
• Establish effective communication with various groups such as Engineering, Sales and Production departments especially through email.
• Update inventory management system and maintain MRP messages.
• Set up work order for internal, external make items and supply requisitions for outside purchasing.
• Provide general administrative assistance for the Tuboscope Holmes Rd Facility: professional phone etiquette, greet visitors, schedule meetings, order lunches, light filing, and vendor invoice approvals.

Skills

Production planning

Multitasking

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Process all ILink (JD Edward) messages for production ready daily.
• Review and confirm all part numbers are appropriate and valid.
• Plan’s production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Provide support and information for manufacturing departments with data that assists them with customer’s needs to include coordination with the Expeditor.
• Establish effective communication with various groups such as Engineering, Sales and Production departments especially through email.
• Update inventory management system and maintain MRP messages.
• Set up work order for internal, external make items and supply requisitions for outside purchasing.
• Provide general administrative assistance for the Tuboscope Holmes Rd Facility:
  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Direct incoming switchboard phone calls
  • Greet visitors and handle deliveries
  • Schedule conference room reservations
  • Order lunches for meetings
  • Light filing and/or ordering of supplies
  • Vendor invoice approval and coding process for Tuboscope Management and consolidated statements if required. Duties include but are not limited to receiving vendor invoices for Tuboscope management and consolidated expenses, obtaining proper approval, code expenses to proper Tuboscope cost center and account. Follow up and monitor the management and consolidated invoices to make sure they are in the system with no errors or issues. Invoices will include but not limited to US leases, communication invoices, utilities, freight, consignment, office supplies and other expenses for management and Holmes Rd.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associated degree preferred and some experience in production planning and/or manufacturing.
• Some knowledge of JD Edward or any ERP planning tool will be beneficial.
• Great knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to organize and manage multiple priorities in this environment.
• Need to be self‑motivated and show initiative.
• Adequate written and verbal communication skills required.
• Good analytical reasoning and problem‑solving capabilities are vital.
• Must be able to make decisions in a timely manner.