Project MRP Planner

Job Purpose

Reports to the SAP Planning and Project Administration Manager, in the North America Subsea Project Services Organizational Unit in Houston, Texas.

Job Description

Plans, schedules, monitors, executes and controls key support functions, manufacturing sources and suppliers to meet scheduled shipments in a quality and cost-effective manner.  Monitors and schedules the flow of materials, components, assemblies, and inventory.  Performs detailed inventory analyses and addresses problems in an effort to keep system data accuracy high, excess inventory minimized, and manufacturing/fabrication plans on schedule. 

• Works without regular direct supervision. 
• Works on more complex products that may require some new engineering and design and may be larger in scope. 
• Conducts more complete, broad-scope inventory analyses, and able to make decisions based on such analyses. 
• Executes inventory analysis and supports inventory utilization and availability through management of Safety Stock, procurement lots and master data with little to no assistance from dept Manager. 
• Adapts quickly to perform other roles within Planning department with little instruction and oversight.  
• Regularly interfaces with Materials department, Procurement, Engineering, and Project teams when making decisions requiring judgment or resolving issues requiring creative solutions. 
• Identifies improvement opportunities and suggests solutions to issues related to or including Material Planning and execution.
• Assist with implementation of process improvement efforts once approved by the necessary management teams.
• Gives direction to other functions within organization (Fabrication team, engineering, project teams, supply chain, etc.) on proper execution of Project or Fabrication Scope and engineering activities as it relates to production.

Requirements

• • BS in related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
  • Generally 2+ years of experience performing material planning, inventory analysis, supply/demand analysis and reconciliation, and/or manufacturing scheduling in materials planning, scheduling, production control or procurement with working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MRP (Material Resource Planning) systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of typical procurement, inventory and manufacturing processes, as well as a thorough understanding of typical ERP system capabilities, inputs, and outputs. 
  • Ability to read and understand manufacturing routings and identify when changes need to be made.
  • Understands BOM structures and supply/demand information related to sales order items.  
  • Understands system shortage reports and accurately ascertains critical path issues preventing on time delivery to Project requirement dates.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong negotiation skills in order to interact with suppliers and co-workers.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high volume demand environment. 
  • PC skills including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications.
  • SAP system experience and understanding in manufacturing and procurement a plus.
  • Intermediate understanding of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes a plus. 

• WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Office environment and other plant locations as needed.  Fast paced environment with repetitive transactions.  Multiple priorities and constant change. 

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Frequent sitting and operating PC. Some travel may be required to Houston offices or visiting client locations to attend meetings as required for coordination of Document Control processes

Skills

Leadership Competencies