We are looking for a Senior Planner to our Supply Chain Management team at Forus

As a Senior Planner you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of our Stavanger workshop and field support activities. You will be responsible for end-to-end planning, including labor, logistics, materials and work scope development with a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Your work will directly impact the success of our operations by enabling seamless coordination and execution of workshop schedules, minimizing disruptions, and maximizing productivity. This role requires strong collaboration across departments to streamline processes, resolve potential issues proactively, and drive continuous improvement in operational performance.

As a Senior Planner you will work on a broad specter of work tasks as:

Project & Workscope Planning

• Participate in project kick-off meetings to ensure workshop requirements are clearly understood and integrated.

• Review and validate scope of work (SOW) for accuracy and completeness in workshop service requests.

• Develop and maintain detailed, resource-aligned workshop schedules that meet both internal and customer requirements.

• Create and deliver comprehensive work packages to the workshop team for seamless execution.

• Develop and implement planning system strategies to improve supply chain signals.

Resource & Execution Management

• Ensure all required resources—including labor and materials—are effectively planned and available to support a “clean to start” execution.

• Monitor and manage workshop execution to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

• Coordinate timely resolution of issues or barriers that may impact execution.

Field Operations & Demand Management

• Manage demand planning and material support for field operations, including offshore ROV activities, inspection services, and tooling rentals.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supply and demand dates to support operational readiness.

Stakeholder Communication & Risk Mitigation

• Proactively communicate with stakeholders regarding constraints, risks, and mitigation plans to ensure continuity and minimize disruptions.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams and cross-functional partners.

Inventory Management

• Manage part change control and ensure minimal excess or obsolete inventory.

• Contribute to inventory strategy and support day-to-day adjustments to maintain optimal stock levels for effective operational support.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and develop the planning function in alignment with business strategy and operational needs.

• Provide planning guidance and leadership to individuals, teams, and management.

• Collaborate with internal departments to align planning efforts and drive process improvements.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate planning effectiveness.

• Support the implementation of new tools and solutions to enhance planning capabilities.

• Utilize planning systems (Oracle Cloud Planning) and tools (e.g., Excel, BI Dashboards) for decision-making and reporting

Safety

Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment.

Other

Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.

Eliminate waste of whatever form, suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities on a regular basis.

Reporting Relationship

Planning Manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Supply Chain Management. Proven extenive experience in relevant field can be considered in lieu of formal education.

• The candidate requires a clear understanding of supply chain and Planning fundamentals

• Strong demonstrated critical thinking and logic skills with proven track record of success in a complex production and assembly LEAN environment.

• Excellent negotiating, communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.

• Handling of multiple tasks and responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.

• Facilitate continuous improvement.

• Experience in materials management

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Minimum 10 years of direct experience.

DESIRED

• Knowledge of 6S and lean principals.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Knowledge of MS Office and Oracle Fusion ERP System.

• Ability to work with cross-cultural organizations and groups.

• Experience and interest in using AI and/or other new technologies to drive improvement.

Oceaneering offers a good, informal and professional working environment, with high focus on HSE.

We can offer good welfare arrangements, pension and insurances.

To be considered for the position, all applicants need to include their CV. Please upload as one single document. The system has a size limit of 1MB.

Candidates will continuously be reviewed

Oceaneering cooperates with Semac for background checks of relevant candidates.