# Planner at NOV

> Open job at NOV in Houston, United States. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-planner-v6f23ce
Posted 2 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 4 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [NOV](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/nov)
- Location: Houston, United States
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

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.

#### Responsibilities

**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, engineering specifications.

#### Qualifications

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

- 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.​​

## How to apply

Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/nov-planner-v6f23ce: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page.

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