FMC Technologies Vacancy for a Graduate Planner, April 2015
FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of
technology solutions for the energy industry. Named by FORTUNE® Magazine
as the World's Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in
2012, the Company has approximately 16,800 employees and operates 30
production facilities in 16 countries.
FMC Technologies designs,
manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and
products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface
wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement
solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.
Job Title: Planner I (SS)
ResponsibilitiesSupports
the Nigeria Operations Team by monitoring and scheduling the flow of
materials, components, assemblies or inventory through assigned
projects. Plans the manufacturing or purchasing of assigned parts,
components or materials to meet project related schedules.
Main Tasks
- Creates
and maintains production orders for each project as required. Add
operations; update S/O dates as needed, keeps up with deliverables,
change SAP status of S/O as required. Determines the sources of the
components (to make or to buy) and enters into the system to notify
manufacturing and purchasing of project demands.
- Request Engineering to download part
numbers in IMAN & SAP as needed. Source parts currently not in
system and request to add to SAP plant.
- Provide cost, lead time, and stock status for parts that are needed for existing / upcoming projects.
- Release planned orders for “make parts”.
- Assists, as required, to track down missing parts or to make part substitutions.
- Updates the shortage
report for assigned projects to ensure that parts are produced or
purchased as needed and in the proper sequence.
- Avoids creation of
excess inventory and makes recommendations for substitutions, where
possible, to use and to reduce existing inventory.
- Attend weekly team
meetings being prepared to advise status of critical items, run SAP
shortage reports to monitor parts deliverables, and assist project team
on prioritizing work. Identifies potential problems with meeting
requested deadlines and troubleshoots shop and purchase order problems
and facilitates resolution.
Skills And Requirements
- OND/HND in a technical or project management field required.
- BA
or BS in Business Administration, Procurement, Operations, Engineering
or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Must understand BOM structures and supply/demand information related to orders.
- Must be able to be an independent self-starter to accomplish daily tasks and goals.
- PC skills including proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications required.
- SAP or similar mainframe / MRP system experience or experience in a similar position preferred.
- Must
have an understanding of machining, manufacturing and procurement
processes. Technical or engineering experience preferred. A candidate
that is mechanically inclined is desired.
- APICS certification or specialty training in materials / production control area desired.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of typical procurement and manufacturing processes
- Must be able to read / understand manufacturing routings.
- At least two years experience in materials planning, scheduling and/or purchasing systems.
- Must
demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills in order to
interact with suppliers and co-workers in team based environment.
- Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must demonstrate strong organization and planning skills.
How to Apply
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