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Halliburton Inventory Planner - Lead Inventory Planner Lead in Houston, Texas
Inventory Planner - Lead Inventory Planner Lead
Date: Apr 8, 2026
Location:
Houston, TX, US, 77032
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
We are seeking a high-impactInventory Plannerto support ourDemand & Inventory Planning Transformation. This role is critical to execute North America Planning activities for a business unit, improve inventory efficiency, and strengthening alignment betweendemand, operations, and financial performance.
The Inventory Planner will drivedata-driven decision-making, execute standardized planning processes, and proactively manage inventory risks—includingslow-moving inventory, redeployment opportunities, and forecast misalignment—to improve service reliability and optimize working capital.
You will be part of astrategic transformationthat is redefining how inventory planning supports the business—leveragingdata, technology, and stronger cross-functional alignmentto drive measurable impact on performance and cost.
What You'll Do
Optimize inventory to balance per business outlook
Lead slow-moving and surplus inventory analysis and drive corrective actions (redeploy, return, scrap)
Identify and execute redeployment opportunities across locations
Partner with Demand Planners & PSL teams to improve forecast alignment
Use data and inventory planning tools (e.g., SAP, CCH Tagetik) to drive exception-based planning
Contribute to standardized processes and continuous improvement
Collaborate with strategic vendors (internal and external) to reduce lead times, create stocking strategies, mitigate past dues and stockouts
Profile and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
3–7+ years of experience in inventory planning, supply chain, or operations
Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory optimization, and root-cause analysis
Experience with ERP and inventory planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, CCH Tagetik)
Ability to manage complex datasets and translate insights into actions
Strong communication skills with ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders
Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Inventory Planner, Senior Inventory Planner, or Lead Inventory Planner.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clickinghere, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number:207846
Experience Level:Experienced Hire
Job Family:Support Services
Product Service Line:Supply Chain Mgmt
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.