MRP Planning Assistant

NOV
Fort Worth, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the entry, accuracy, and maintenance of master item data and attributes (e.g., specifications, make vs. buy status, lead times, inspection requirements, phantom status, etc.).
  • Deep knowledge of the ERP systems often coordinating with finance, manufacturing, engineering, and purchasing to validate and update data as needed.
  • Decide make vs. buy status for all items with the assistance of others as needed.
  • Maintain proper routing of make items, ensuring correct sequence, resource allocation, and compliance with engineering changes.
  • Partner with finance to ensure master item data is accurate for cost control, compliance (SOX, GAAP), and business analytics, confirming accurate standard costing has been updated prior to releasing new items into planning.
  • Reconcile planned vs. applied hours applied to completed work orders with manufacturing on a regular basis. Address variances with corrective updates.
  • Manage HTS/ECN classifications for international sales orders.
  • Support subcontract requirements in coordination with the planning team.
  • Review BOMs before release to the ERP and reconcile them with engineering when necessary, ensuring accuracy for Production Scheduler/Planners.
  • Assist project and sales teams with costing and quotation requests.
  • Ensure effective cross-departmental collaboration to process customer orders seamlessly.
  • Represent NOV professionally in all communications and external interactions.
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, HSE standards, and support process requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED, some college preferred.
  • 2+ years of previous experience in project management, production control, planning, purchasing or manufacturing preferred.
  • A firm understanding of blueprints, machining, fabrication, and raw materials is preferable.
  • An understanding of ERP/MRP planning system operation and function.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required (Excel, Teams, Word), Oracle ERP knowledge a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities; able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Professional, confident, and diplomatic interpersonal skills.
  • Proven problem-solving ability, with the capacity to anticipate and adapt to change.
  • Team-oriented with a positive, ethical, and motivating approach.
  • High Energy self-directed problem solver with a strong bias for action and decision making.

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.
Posted 2025-12-18

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