Senior Planner Scheduler

Inverurie · On-site

About this role

About the Role

As a Senior Planner / Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, material availability and operational priorities. Using Oracle MRP, you'll convert customer orders into executable production plans while ensuring work progresses efficiently through assembly and machining operations.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a vital part in supporting operational performance and customer satisfaction. By proactively managing production schedules, identifying potential constraints and coordinating across multiple functions, you'll help improve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance, reduce lead times and ensure manufacturing commitments are achieved.

About the Team

You'll join a collaborative Planning team supporting NOV's Wellhead manufacturing operations in Kintore. Working alongside Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales, you'll be part of an experienced and supportive team that values open communication, teamwork and proactive problem-solving. The environment is fast-paced, highly interactive and focused on delivering results for customers.

About NOV

NOV delivers technology-driven equipment, systems and solutions that support energy production and industrial operations worldwide. Within Intervention & Stimulation Equipment (ISE) Operations, our Kintore facility manufactures Wellhead and Pressure Control Equipment, combining engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities to deliver high-quality products that support customers across the global energy industry.

Why Join NOV

Joining NOV means becoming part of a growing business with strong market demand and a collaborative working culture. You'll benefit from structured onboarding, including a dedicated buddy programme, while developing your expertise in manufacturing planning within a supportive team environment. As your experience grows, you'll have opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and explore future career opportunities across the business.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Company at a glance

NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 160 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely and efficiently produce abundant energy. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryOil and Gas
Location
Kintore, Scotland, United Kingdom
Websitenov.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Structured onboarding
  • Buddy programme
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Career development opportunities

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