Facility Planner

NOV Inc.•Grand Bay, AL

60d

About The Position

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage new order scheduling and date revisions within the ERP system after order entry. Maintain the production schedule, adjusting for cancellations, changes in priority, or disruptions. Align schedules with available materials and resources in coordination with Warehouse and Procurement. Adjust production schedules for holidays, environmental constraints, or unexpected disruptions. Partner with Production and Engineering to confirm feasibility of schedules. Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure customer delivery commitments are reflected accurately. Participate in daily/weekly production planning meetings to review progress, capacity, and conflicts. Provide planning-related input to management reviews (GQP-01) and support preparation of key performance data. Maintain and update ERP system data, including dates and lead times, ensuring accuracy. Troubleshoot and resolve ERP-related scheduling issues to maintain efficiency. Track and report scheduling KPIs (backlog aging, on-time delivery, schedule adherence). Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in planning and scheduling. Escalate systemic planning or material conflicts to the Manufacturing Planner for resolution. Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, OSHA) and internal policies. Support internal audits (GQP-02) for planning processes. Issue or support Corrective Actions (CARs) (GQP-03) when schedule or material conflicts create nonconformities. Participate in risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities (GQP-04) when planning changes impact delivery or product quality. Contribute to contingency planning activities related to equipment, supplier, or utility disruptions. Foster effective communication with internal teams, external organizations, and customers via meetings, emails, and other communication channels. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as ISO 9001 or OSHA guidelines. Adhere to all HSE and Quality policies, guidelines, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned to support operational goals. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 3-5 years' experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, Omega). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Certification in APICS CPIM, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred. Experience in ISO/API/ASME-compliant manufacturing environments is a plus. JOB REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Factory environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Travel less than 10% Awareness of safety and contingency procedures for fire, equipment breakdown, or supplier disruption per company contingency plans. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. Detail-oriented with focus on customer commitments. Risk management mindset and audit-readiness. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Proficient with Microsoft Office Basic math and writing skills. Ability to adapt and be cross trained to learn all job duties as required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations. Strong data analysis skills Skilled in ERP troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years' experience in production planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, Omega).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Basic math and writing skills.
Ability to adapt and be cross trained to learn all job duties as required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read drawings, instructions or repair and assembly operations.
Strong data analysis skills
Skilled in ERP troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Certification in APICS CPIM, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred.
Experience in ISO/API/ASME-compliant manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage new order scheduling and date revisions within the ERP system after order entry.
Maintain the production schedule, adjusting for cancellations, changes in priority, or disruptions.
Align schedules with available materials and resources in coordination with Warehouse and Procurement.
Adjust production schedules for holidays, environmental constraints, or unexpected disruptions.
Partner with Production and Engineering to confirm feasibility of schedules.
Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure customer delivery commitments are reflected accurately.
Participate in daily/weekly production planning meetings to review progress, capacity, and conflicts.
Provide planning-related input to management reviews (GQP-01) and support preparation of key performance data.
Maintain and update ERP system data, including dates and lead times, ensuring accuracy.
Troubleshoot and resolve ERP-related scheduling issues to maintain efficiency.
Track and report scheduling KPIs (backlog aging, on-time delivery, schedule adherence).
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in planning and scheduling.
Escalate systemic planning or material conflicts to the Manufacturing Planner for resolution.
Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 9001, OSHA) and internal policies.
Support internal audits (GQP-02) for planning processes.
Issue or support Corrective Actions (CARs) (GQP-03) when schedule or material conflicts create nonconformities.
Participate in risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities (GQP-04) when planning changes impact delivery or product quality.
Contribute to contingency planning activities related to equipment, supplier, or utility disruptions.
Foster effective communication with internal teams, external organizations, and customers via meetings, emails, and other communication channels.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as ISO 9001 or OSHA guidelines.
Adhere to all HSE and Quality policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational goals.