Weatherford International Ltd

Material Requirements Planner / Managed Pressure Drilling

Weatherford International Ltd • $80K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of MRP planning experience in manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems
  • Solid understanding of MRP principles
  • Strong communication skills across organizational levels
  • Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Proven organizational and project management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer needs
  • Process MRP/DRP messages and clear material shortages
  • Schedule sales orders based on material and capacity availability
  • Coordinate with teams to identify production requirements and bottlenecks
  • Monitor material availability and expedite critical items with Procurement
  • Manage expedite, defer, or cancel requests and communicate updates
  • Evaluate overdue and aging work orders, adjusting schedules

Benefits

  • Opportunity to optimize supply chain operations
  • Dynamic, MRP-driven work environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Direct impact on customer satisfaction
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 Education
  • 5+ 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


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About Weatherford International Ltd

Weatherford International Ltd is a multinational oilfield service company that provides innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The company operates in more than 80 countries and has a network of approximately 620 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. Weatherford's product and service portfolio includes drilling services, well construction, completion, stimulation, production, and intervention services. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Learn more about Weatherford International Ltd
Size
17,200 employees
Market Cap
$3.4 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
5 Year Trend
-8.7%
NASDAQ
WFTLF
* Ladders Estimates

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