Regional Planning Manager - Europe & South Africa

Job Description

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.