New Product Develop Production Planner - Sperry Drilling

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About Sperry Drilling

Sperry Drilling delivers industry-leading Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD), Logging-While-Drilling (LWD), and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) technologies that help operators drill safer, faster, and more precisely. Through advanced downhole tools, real-time data acquisition, and reliability-driven engineering, Sperry enables customers to maximize well placement, efficiency, and reservoir understanding in every drilling environment.

About the Role

The technology new product development production planner is responsible for supporting technology new product development teams with material planning activities including scheduling, order management, and daily materials and assembly execution activities within the technology environment.


This role works closely with technology, supply chain, and procurement to ensure technology orders are released, scheduled, and executed efficiently to meet delivery commitments. The position supports inventory optimization, material flow, and schedule coordination while developing knowledge of manufacturing planning and scheduling processes.


Key Responsibilities
• Manage and release technology material orders in alignment with new product development project schedules.
• Coordinate daily technology planning and assembly scheduling activities to support on-time delivery and efficient material flow.
• Monitor and update assembly schedules for assigned development projects and planning horizons.
• Use scheduling skills to support shop floor execution and identify potential delivery risks.
• Partner with procurement and supply chain to resolve production or material availability issues.
• Support technology inventory management activities to optimize inventory levels and production efficiency.
• Assist with forecasting, material planning, and scheduling processes.
• Maintain and update production-related data within ERP systems and planning tools.
• Support implementation of engineering changes and master data updates within production planning processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling, inventory management, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, procurement, customer service, or related operational environments.
• Basic understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and material flow processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar preferred).
• Familiarity with forecasting, MRP, production planning, or inventory control processes.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments supporting oil & gas or industrial products.
• Understanding of concepts such as Theory of Constraints, Engineering Change Management, and Inventory Turns.

Candidates who exceed minimum job requirements may be considered for higher-level roles depending on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Opportunities include advancement from Production Planner to Production Controller.


World Class Benefits

At Halliburton, we're committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs - now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.

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Core Competencies

Production Planning & Scheduling | Manufacturing Operations | Inventory Management | Material Flow Coordination | ERP Systems & Data Management | Forecasting & MRP Support | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Continuous Improvement | Problem Solving & Execution

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States

Job Details

Requisition Number: 208785
Experience Level: Entry-Level
Job Family: Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Product Service Line: Sperry Drilling Svcs
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.