Supply Chain Excellence Specialist

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Location:

Rotterdam, NL, 3013 AA

Department: COE Idea to Order and Order to Cash

Division:
Intermediates & Derivatives and Enterpri

Lyondell Basell is 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're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Excellence Specialist - Customer Service to join our team at the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence. You will be responsible for developing and implementing process improvements, analyzing data to inform decision-making, and contributing to the development of best-in-class supply chain practices. In this role, you will lead well-defined improvement projects within an assigned process area, applying established COE methods and standards, with regular guidance and coaching from your manager.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key users and site or regional teams to drive collaboration and mutual benefit.
• Lead improvement projects with a clear scope, using established COE methods, with regular guidance on approach, prioritization and stakeholder alignment
• Identify areas for improvements within an assigned process area and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Escalate issues outside standard practice to your manager, together with your analysis and options.
• Gather and analyze supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and technologies in the field of supply chain management to inform recommendations for process improvements.
• Apply existing process standards, documentation and KPIs, and flag gaps or inconsistencies.
• Build expertise in the domain and in continuous improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience in a large multinational, process-industry environment.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Customer Service, preferably within a complex, global manufacturing or process-industry environment. Demonstrated experience in working with other regions (APAC, AFMEI).
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading clearly defined improvement projects under the guidance of a manager or project lead.
• Previous involvement in supporting or participating in an SAP S/4
  
  HANA transition or implementation.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, or Agile, with a willingness to develop further expertise.
• Proven ability to analyze data sets, translate findings into clear recommendations, and make data-driven decisions. Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Celonis, or Power BI, including the ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Professional certification in a relevant supply chain discipline, such as APICS CPIM or CSCP, is preferred.

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