What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Scheduler position at Vallourec North America?
Location
8603 Sheldon RD. Houston, TX 77049
Your Role at a Glance
- Pre/Direct allocation of unfinished tube and aged inventory, claim returns, rejects and downgraded material in the most cost-efficient manner.
- Set-up of routing steps per order in a legacy computer system.
- Plan and establish production schedules for plant operations to balance customer requirements with inventory control policies, monitor material inventories, track progress of production, and review factors, which affect production schedules.
- Track, analyze & prepare reports on aged inventory for PRI meetings.
- Continuously review the movement of materials and other supply chain processes to identify sources of problems and to develop suggestions for solutions.
- Understanding of product specifications and their effect on allocation of material.
- Analyze, track and report customer on time delivery information.
- Monitor customer orders for shortages during the production process; communicate short orders to sales for disposition.
- Monitor and manage available inventory, allocate to customer orders, monitor for overages during the production process, communicate overages to sales to minimize PRI, meet PRI objectives.
- Analyze short term constraints establishing recommendations for resolution. Work cross functionally to execute agreed solution.
- Maintain data quality and integrity within the scheduling tools.
- Strong collaboration with Inventory Control, Upstream Supply Planning, Operations, Sales, and Management to meet business goals.
- Special projects, as needed.
What Sets You Apart
We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:
- Associate’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred
- 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced, manufacturing setting
- Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- SAP and APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) Systems, a plus
What Powers Your Performance
Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:
- Communicate clearly and constructively
- Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
- Adapt to change with a proactive mindset
- Take accountability and initiative
- Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
- Prioritize safety in every action
- Embrace feedback and continuous learning
- Maintain strong attention to detail
- Challenge the status quo and drive improvement
- Support and develop others through shared learning
How We Support Your Success
We’re committed to helping you thrive—on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave (including adoption)
- Paid Holidays: 10 days 1 floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.