Strategic Manufacturing Planner

SLB; Rosharon (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to implement and monitor production schedules ensuring materials and capacities meet customer needs. You will manage work orders, constraints, and prioritization while interfacing with production and procurement teams to minimize bottlenecks.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing planning, solid knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and strong Excel/data analysis skills. Join a global team focused on continuous improvement and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, supply chain, or a related field preferred. Recent graduates with relevant academic backgrounds, internships, or project experience are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms, is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and production tracking.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of identifying potential production constraints and supporting timely resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and production execution data including work orders, prioritization, capacity constraints and production monitoring.
• Implement an effective and appropriate capacity management and production monitoring system.
• Maintain MRP planning and scheduling parameters for make items.
• Analyze planned order reports and provide timely release of production work orders specified by the production plan.
• Interface with production teams and procurement specialists to prioritize items.
• Identify and resolve production demand and supply imbalances in volume and mix.
• Provide daily guidance and information to the Product Line team regarding the status of production schedules.
• Prepare and communicate shortage and backlog reports, and flag other potential interruptions to the Planning Manager.
• Monitor production progress against scheduling needs and intervene as necessary to bring deliveries back into compliance with production schedules.
• Identify and report opportunities and implement actions to reduce waste, shorten lead times and reduce costs.
• Report scheduling, capacity and production tracking data, statistics and metrics as defined by the Master Schedule policy.
• Use the guiding principles and the tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement wherever applicable.

Skills

MRP principles

Analytical thinking

Communication

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MRP software

ERP systems

Job description

SLB is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to implement and monitor production schedules ensuring materials and capacities meet customer needs. You will manage work orders, constraints, and prioritization while interfacing with production and procurement teams to minimize bottlenecks.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing planning, solid knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and strong Excel/data analysis skills. Join a global team focused on continuous improvement and lean practices.