About the Role
We are looking for an Integrated Planning Analyst to support planning excellence across NOV Rig Technologies by providing critical analysis and insights that align demand, supply, inventory, and operational performance.
This role serves as a key contributor to the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, helping translate business requirements and operational realities into actionable planning recommendations. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Finance teams to optimize inventory, improve forecast accuracy, identify risks, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges and driving continuous improvement through data and collaboration.
About the Company
NOV Rig Technologies is a global leader in delivering advanced equipment, technology, and services to the energy industry. We support customers across the full lifecycle - from drilling to production - driving efficiency, safety, and performance worldwide.
What We Offer
- Business impact - Influence planning decisions that support customer service, inventory performance, and operational execution
- Cross-functional exposure - Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Finance teams
- Data-driven environment - Utilize ERP systems, planning tools, and analytics to drive decision-making
- Continuous improvement culture - Contribute to process enhancements and planning excellence initiatives
- Career development opportunities - Expand your expertise across planning, supply chain, operations, and business analytics
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Analysis
- Support monthly SIOP and integrated planning processes
- Analyze demand forecasts, inventory levels, supply constraints, and operational performance
- Monitor and report on key planning metrics including forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and backlog
- Identify risks and opportunities within demand and supply plans and recommend corrective actions
- Develop reports, dashboards, and planning models to support business decisions
Inventory & Supply Planning
- Monitor inventory performance and recommend actions to optimize inventory investment while maintaining service levels
- Analyze excess and slow-moving inventory trends
- Support safety stock reviews, replenishment strategies, and inventory optimization initiatives
- Assist with working capital improvement efforts through effective inventory management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to align plans and priorities
- Facilitate communication regarding forecast changes, supply constraints, and business impacts
- Support consensus forecasting and planning activities
- Provide planning insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Data Management & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain planning data integrity within ERP and planning systems
- Generate recurring and ad hoc reporting to support leadership decision-making
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities
- Support implementation of planning tools, automation initiatives, and best practices
Qualifications & Skills
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or related field
- Experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, forecasting, analytics, or related disciplines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Experience working with ERP systems and planning tools
- Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting SIOP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes
- Knowledge of inventory optimization and forecasting methodologies
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms
- Manufacturing, industrial, or energy industry experience
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD)
Soft Skills
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Data-driven mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus
- Continuous improvement orientation and proactive problem-solving approach
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.