Operations Planner - Manufacturing

Lyondell Basellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The APS Central Operations Planner balances supply and demand against manufacturing and supply chain capacity to build the optimal operating plan through Integrated Business Planning. The role directs production and fulfillment coordination, manages supply for an assigned division and site, positions materials to meet demand, and escalates production issues. The objective is to deliver quality products on time, at the lowest practical cost, while maximizing variable margin.

This is a hybrid role working 3 days in office.

• Leads short-term demand and supply planning for assigned business areas, aligning Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Raw Material Supply, Business, and Marketing with established business objectives.
• Develops and maintains detailed production schedules based on demand plans, sales orders, forecasts, and production capacity; adjusts plans to accommodate made-to-order requests and changes in supply or demand.
• Manages inventory across the supply network to support customer requirements, optimize transportation, reduce delivery costs, and minimize distressed inventory.
• Identifies supply and demand risks, addresses production constraints, and develops and implements contingency plans to maintain customer service.
• Communicates production plans, inventory availability, constraints, and priorities to business, manufacturing, raw material, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Monitors and evaluates optimal, planned, and actual performance to identify gaps and drive improvements in asset utilization and plan execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. In lieu of degree, 6-10 years minimum of relevant experience required.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including data analysis, cleansing, reporting, visualization, and error resolution.
• Experience with supply and demand planning systems, SAP, IBP, Power BI, and Analysis for Office preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, business planning and analysis, business management, or sales.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders around the operating plan.
• Self-directed and results-oriented, with strong problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated systems-thinking capability and understanding of end-to-end supply and demand planning impacts.

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role with meaningful customer engagement.

Grow your career through challenging opportunities and professional development.

Collaborate with industry experts and a customer-focused, high-performing team.

Work with innovative products and solutions that deliver real value to customers.

Great compensation package:

• Competitive salary, merit increases + STI %
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D…