Planner - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Houston is seeking an Operations Specialist to plan, schedule and release manufactured and purchased parts efficiently, supporting goals for inventory, cost, scheduling and customer demand.

You will approve release of work orders, develop build plans, coordinate with shop departments, review BOMs, monitor deliveries and update due dates, while complying with NOV policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3-5 years in inventory control and planning.
• APICS CPIM certification desired.
• Experience planning engineered-to-order or make-to-order environments helpful.
• ERP experience, Oracle preferred.
• Strong MRPII understanding and supply chain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Approve, release and monitor status of production and purchase requisitions.
• Develop and provide input to manufacturing build plans.
• Coordinate with shop departments to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Review BOMs and match with work orders.
• Monitor purchase orders and supplier deliveries for on-time arrival.
• Maintain safety stock levels and lead times.
• Prepare part numbers attributes during item master setup.

Skills

Inventory planning

MRPII knowledge

Supply chain understanding

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High School/GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Primary 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, MTR’s, weld/coating specifications.
• Submit JIRA request to warehouse for material pull, issue to work order and deliver to appropriate staging area.
• Analyze work order variances, document and action for resolution. Submit approval for WO closure report to QC - Mini MRB team.
• Review reports of Engineering Change Notices and Non-conformance and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 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.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Functional/Technical Skills.
• Priority setting.
• Standing Alone.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Oracle experience preferable but other ERP experience will be considered.

City

Houston

State

Texas

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

NOV

Job Category

Operations