Material Planner​/Managed Pressure Drilling

Position: Material Requirements Planner / Managed Pressure Drilling
Job-: PLANNING

Location:

Houston, TX, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
We're seeking an experienced MRP Planner to drive planning excellence within our facility. You'll be the critical link between production, engineering, procurement, and order management—ensuring materials, resources, and capacities align seamlessly with customer delivery commitments.

This role offers the opportunity to optimize supply chain operations, solve complex scheduling challenges, and make a direct impact on customer satisfaction in a dynamic, MRP-driven environment.

Roles and Responsibilities Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer need dates, forecasts, and available resources

Process daily MRP/DRP messages, create and release work orders after clearing material shortages

Schedule new sales orders by assessing material and capacity availability

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify production requirements and potential bottlenecks

Monitor material availability and work with Procurement to expedite critical items and prevent disruptions

Manage expedite/defer/cancel requests and communicate updates to order management and customers

Evaluate overdue orders, aging work orders, and adjust schedules as necessary

Identify supply chain risks proactively and collaborate with Procurement and Sourcing to eliminate them Ensure work order plans comply with customer-specific quality plans and Third Party Inspection (TPI) requirements

Collaborate with engineering to incorporate ECN changes into production schedules

Provide regular planning metrics reports to management and recommend process improvements to reduce lead times

Maintain compliance with all HSE policies, quality standards, and corporate governance requirements

Skills and Education5+ years of planning/scheduling experience in an MRP-driven manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems

Solid understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) principles

Strong communication skills with ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels

Intermediate Excel proficiency plus MS Word and Outlook skills

Proven organizational, project management, and leadership capabilities

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university

Professional certifications: CPP, APICS CSCP, APICS CPIM, or Sourcing Certificate Knowledge of Notification Management, Work Order Management, and Maintenance planning processes

Travel:
Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel#LI-KP1 About the company

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.  We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space.

Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.  Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry.

At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We…