Planner, Material

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long‑term, low‑cost provider of American‑produced liquefied natural gas that delivers reliable, capital‑efficient infrastructure with a modular, mid‑scale plant design. The Material Planner develops and executes advanced material planning strategies to ensure availability of materials across project startup, commissioning, and ongoing operations, integrating material master data with demand planning to support project initial fills, capital spares, and long‑term maintenance spares. Key Responsibilities Ensure accurate demand signals are incorporated from projects, maintenance plans, and operational requirements. Develop and execute material planning strategies supporting project initial fills, including first two‑year operational and commissioning & startup (CSU) inventory requirements. Support the development and validation of Bills of Materials (BOMs), spare parts lists and ensure planning‑related master data fields are accurate and maintained. Analyze material usage history (turns), lead times and other variables to ensure the consistent and adequate supply of operational, capital, and consumable spare parts necessary for planned and unplanned maintenance activities. Establish and manage planning parameters in SAP including MRP type, safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels, and lead times. Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to gather input for material planning based on production goals, timelines, supplier and global capacity constraints. Work closely with procurement and expediting teams to align planning strategies with supplier lead times, evaluate alternative materials to satisfy urgent production demands, and meet delivery performance. Track material usage volume, monitor demand patterns and purchasing trends, and evaluate excess or obsolescence. Prepare and maintain material inventory reports, performance reports and financial estimates of material inventory variations. Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and system utilization. Perform other duties assigned. Qualifications 5+ years experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations for projects, operations, or industrial manufacturing organizations. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline. Pursuing certification or certified in an accredited Supply Chain program (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CIPS, etc.). Knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, and engineered materials processes. Strong interpersonal skills to maintain productive vendor relationships and lead material planning meetings. Interest in and comfortable with being part of a team with rapidly changing assignments and priorities. Self‑directed, detail‑oriented and able to clearly formulate and present material planning decisions. Strong proficiency using MS Office tools including Excel and BI dashboards. Advanced experience with procurement and material management platforms, e.g., SAP, Coupa, Site Sense, IPMS or others. Periodic domestic USA travel may be required (~10% or as needed to oversee projects and remote teams). Work Hours: 7 AM – 4 PM, in‑office Monday – Friday; some overtime and weekend hours may be required. Location Houston, TX Equal Employment Opportunity Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Venture Global, Inc.