About the Role
We are looking for a Regional Planning Manager, Aftermarket to lead planning excellence across Europe and South Africa within NOV Rig Technologies.
This role sits at the heart of our aftermarket operations - ensuring repair execution, spare parts availability, and material readiness across a complex, multi-site environment. You will translate demand signals, operational realities, and customer needs into actionable planning strategies that directly impact service performance, revenue delivery, and working capital.
This is a high-visibility role with strong cross-functional exposure, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a data-driven environment.
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
- Regional impact – Shape aftermarket planning across Europe & South Africa in a business-critical function
- End-to-end ownership – Influence repair operations, forecasting, and inventory strategy
- Cross-functional exposure – Work closely with operations, sourcing, finance, commercial, and leadership teams
- Data-driven environment – Leverage ERP/MRP systems and analytics tools to drive decisions
- Continuous improvement culture – Lead and implement meaningful process enhancements
- Career growth opportunities – Expand your scope across supply chain, operations, and regional leadership
Key Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Lead aftermarket planning activities across the region, with a focus on repair and spare parts planning
- Develop and execute planning strategies to support repair execution, service levels, and inventory performance
- Forecast demand and material requirements using data, installed base insights, and customer opportunity pipelines
- Manage and optimize MRP parameters (safety stock, reorder points, lot sizing, replenishment strategies)
- Balance customer service, inventory levels, and working capital efficiency
- Identify and mitigate supply-demand gaps, risks, and material constraints
Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with sourcing, procurement, warehouse, repair, and commercial teams to ensure material readiness
- Provide visibility on forecast outlook, inventory position, and planning risks to stakeholders
- Support decisions related to repair workflows, sourcing strategies, and inventory positioning
- Drive alignment across regional stakeholders in a complex, multi-site environment
Continuous Improvement & Analytics
- Lead improvements in forecast accuracy, planning processes, and inventory governance
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and performance gaps
- Leverage ERP/MRP systems and analytics tools to enhance decision-making
- Support development of reporting, automation, and digital planning capabilities
Leadership & Influence
- Drive cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization
- Coach and support team members to strengthen planning capabilities
- Communicate effectively with both operational teams and senior leadership
Qualifications & Skills
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, inventory management, or manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and material planning concepts
- Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into action
- Experience working in cross-functional and multi-site environments
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in aftermarket operations, especially repair and spare parts planning
- Knowledge of rig technologies or industrial service environments
- Familiarity with repair processes and material flows
- Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems
- Exposure to analytics tools such as Power BI, Python, or Snowflake
- CPIM or equivalent certification
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Analytical mindset with a structured problem-solving approach
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Clear and effective communication across all organizational levels
- High level of ownership, accountability, and execution focus
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical regional function where your decisions directly impact operational performance, customer satisfaction, and financial outcomes.
You will work in a highly collaborative, international environment, where planning is not just operational—but strategic. If you are motivated by complexity, data-driven decision-making, and the chance to drive real business impact, this role offers both challenge and growth.
