Senior Production Planner

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Utilizes existing software systems to manage the plan, schedule, coordinate and supervise all production activities, including new order processing, work order maintenance, shop scheduling, and on-going analysis of Production Control Systems.

• Manages Item Master Attribute data to create a time phased material plan that supports the Master Schedule and inventory investment objectives.
• Proactively identifies, communicates and mitigates schedule execution issues. Facilitates resolution of cross functional issues as appropriate.
• Manages PIDs from creation through financial closure. Works with purchasing and manufacturing to determine when to release new PIDs.
• Works with manufacturing, cost accounting and purchasing to understand and report PID cost variances. Reports variances to management as required.
• Provide feedback to Manufacturing Leads, Production Planners, and Production Coordinators on the status of open PIDS (production identification) to ensure on time completion of schedule milestones.
• Review schedules and identify risks/problem issues. Develop work arounds, contingencies, and expedite materials/information as required.
• Develop product knowledge of those materials used in the manufacture of the ROV system.
• Understand the manufacturing build sequence in order to best support the overall production schedule.
• Ensures the data integrity of the ERP system, including but not limited to Item Master Attribute and PID data.
• Practice CI (Continuous Improvement) concepts in order to improve processes. Propose possible solutions to problems identified.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED:

• BA/BS degree and/or SCM Professional Certifications.
• Three (3) to five (5) years planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with APICs certification.

DESIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of MRP and inventory management concepts, and ERP systems; PeopleSoft preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications and PeopleSoft ERP System is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.