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This is the role

How can we optimize our planning processes to reach the best business results against the lowest costs or largest margins? How can we make sure the impact of operational issues does not affect the supply and demand volumes too much? What will the costs be if we decide to produce a ton PO less or a ton PO more? Questions we ask ourselves daily, and that’s where you come in.

As an (Senior) Optimization and Planning Analyst you will be responsible for leading the European operations planning process for several products in our Intermediates and Derivatives business and for joint global planning with colleagues in the US and Asia. You manage business operations by developing and maintaining operating plans which include demand forecasting, production and supply planning and optimization, distribution planning and inventory targeting. Regarding the business optimization you provide analytical support.

Communication in this role is key. You interface cross functionally with the business, sales, legal, manufacturing and the supply chain. And besides this, you will also manage our joint venture operations on an operational level. The goal is to achieve an aligned operating plan with the highest possible economic value. Furthermore, you act as a focal point between Manufacturing, Marketing, Raw Materials Supply and Supply Chain in relation to production/contingency plans and short-term strategies. And finally, you collaborate with co-producers in global swaps, exchange, toll and purchasing agreements.

As you monitor performance versus plan and recommend improvements your focus will be both on the short-term planning and the 5-year planning horizon. You Identify new strategic and tactical integration opportunities from an overall business perspective between manufacturing sites and with our partners.

Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Margin optimization of our chemicals value chains in the region and globally with US/Asia counterpart
• Determining and optimizing run-rates of the production units in scope.
• Accountable for regional supply and demand balance optimization, by running the monthly S&OP processes for your products in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and (where relevant) Trading.
• Identify margin improvement opportunities based on analysis of value drivers and constraints and scenario evaluation.
• Support Supply Review step of the I&D IBP process
• Understand the key dynamics, variables, and constraints that affect the optimization of margin within the specific region, from manufacturing to end customer.
• Provide input to and support business planning processes
• Translate and articulate optimization outputs into tactical and strategic business requirements and objectives for both the supply as well as commercial organization
• Drive and promote disciplined execution among stakeholders, ensuring focus on the end-to-end mindset and value delivery in the planning process
• Provide supporting economics for Turn Around planning, optimization initiatives and for Capex-projects.
• Support development of the Commercial & Contracting Strategy for product lines
• Leading role in crisis management during supply and other disruptions

This is who you are

You have a track record in operations planning or product management, or you have a track record in process engineering in the chemical or refining industry and ready for a change. You know the chemical industry business. You are a natural communicator who has the gift to align team members and stakeholders within and outside the company. You adapt easily to changes.

This is what you bring

• Master’s Degree in Engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing, business planning and analysis, supply chain or a commercial role
• A broad knowledge of the chemical industry business, manufacturing operations and economics
• Experience with analytical and decision-making tools and methods as: PIMMS/Spiral/OMP/ SAP IBP Excel, PowerPoint and SAP
• Preference for APICS certification
• English fluently

This is what we offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact Manoe Koningstein at manoe.koningstein@ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration.

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and two business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process.

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