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 the 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 of in-house capacity and the delivery schedules from vendors. + Keep Planning Manager aware of applicable changes that would impact 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. + Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. + Monitor delivery of work orders to ensure timely completion. + Review material shortages with and resolve discrepancies between existing 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 planner 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 come on-hand inventory. + Review Quality Plans and Third-Party Certification as required. + Create Shop packets including router, assembly/machine/weld drawings, SOP's, MTR's, and weld/ coating specifications. + Submit request to warehouse for material pull, issue to work order to 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. + Provide quality service by following organization standards. + Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. + Perform all other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS + High School diploma or GED required. + Minimum of 2 yrs experience in inventory control & planning. + ERP experience required (Oracle & Omega experience). + Experience planning in an Engineered-to-Order or Make-to-Order manufacturing environment preferred. + Strong understanding of the supply chain. + Strong computer skills required - Proficient use of MS Office Suite (excel). JOB REQUIREMENTS + Ability to pass a drug screen & background check. + Strong organizational and time management abilities. Self-motivated. + Superior interpersonal and communication skills. + Must be able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information. + Must be able to work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs. + Confident and professional when representing the company both in person and in writing. + Is cognizant of organizational culture and politics, and appropriately adjusts personal style to be effective. + Must be able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines. + Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department. + Assertive and can drive urgency when problems arise with making new components. + Ability to drive teamwork between groups and cross functional teams. + Ability to drive issues to closure and get job done in professional and compliant manner. + Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties. + Driven to grow professionally within the organization. COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings) + 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest. + Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly). + FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician). + FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees). + All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). + All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.