Lufkin Industries
Inventory Planner
Midland, TX - Full Time
Position Summary
This person will be responsible for efficiently planning and coordinating inventory distribution to local pump shops. Reporting to the Manager, SIOP and will work closely with the local and regional teams. Minimum Requirements
- Proficient use of Microsoft Excel including index, vlookup, and keyboard shortcuts
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma / GED and at least 5 years of experience in working in a pump shop environment)
- Experience operating in JDE or other ERP systems
Responsibilities
- Ensure transfer orders are loaded into JD Edwards from field operations
- Maintain inventory replenishment settings for pump shops
- Work with distribution center staff to prioritize picking and shipping schedules to ensure parts availability
- Manage excess inventory and facilitate the moving of inventory from branch to branch.
- Consolidate excess inventory to a central location for management and redistribution.
- Lead efforts to optimize and reduce inventory on hand
- Coordinates the usage of slow-moving inventory
- Other projects as required
Essential Characteristics
- Ability to read and follow written instructions, analyze, and interpret working drawings, technical specifications, etc.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the country in which the position is located
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision
Lufkin’s proud past extends back to the early 20th century when the Lufkin Foundry manufactured railroad and sawmill equipment. The company expanded soon after by pioneering oilfield pumping units in the 1920s. Today, Lufkin is a world leader in its field, providing precision-engineered oilfield equipment, products, and services to customers around the globe.
Lufkin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
