Resources Planner

Purpose of the Role:

To support short-, medium-, and long-term planning for demand forecasting, inventory, and production. Responsible for maintaining master data accuracy and integrity.

Key Activity Areas:

• Demand Forecasting
• Inventory & Production Planning
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
• Quality Assurance
• Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities for each activity area:

Demand Forecasting:

• Analyze and evaluate supply and demand forecasts to ensure adequate inventory levels.

Inventory & Production Planning:

• Convert planned orders to purchase requisitions within 3 working days after SO confirmation by master scheduler / engineering release of PN.
• Download and manage all plant revisions.
• Create and maintain material master data and BOMs per request.
• Propose make-to-buy opportunities and safety stock settings for items with continuous demand.
• Collaborate with engineering to allocate excess inventory.
• Generate and analyze inventory reports/KPIs.
• Manage exception messages to ensure timely conversion of planned orders.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, and sales to identify and resolve supply chain issues.
• Monitor inventory levels to balance customer demand and minimize excess.
• Attend ODM and production meetings to escalate issues as needed.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE):

• Implement HSE policies and management system requirements.
• Identify and report HSE risks and incidents.
• Participate in HSE training and hazard identification programs.
• Promote a clean, safe, and respectful workplace.
• Use appropriate PPE and exercise stop work authority when necessary.

Quality Assurance:

• Adhere to quality processes per customer requirements and company quality management system.
• Recommend updates to procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented within specified deadlines post-audit.

Continuous Improvement:

• Support process improvements aligned with business goals.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) and problem-solving activities.
• Submit and implement improvement suggestions.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: University degree, preferably in Technical (Mechanical or Oilfield Equipment) or Economics
• Certifications: APICS preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a relevant role
• Skills: SAP knowledge preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Job Competencies:

As defined by the Planner Competency Matrix.

Work Context

• Equipment Used: PC, phone, copier, printer
• Travel: As required for training or job duties

Delegation & Authority

• Authorized to create SAP requisitions within defined limits.
• May sign quality procedures and other documents as per role.
• Holds stop work authority for unsafe or nonconforming conditions.
• Delegation of authority must be written, time-bound, and role-specific.