Product Manager | Fulltime | Rotterdam Job in Maasvlakte, Netherlands

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its 13,000 employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, and improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road.

LyondellBasell has 55 manufacturing sites in 17 countries and our products are sold in approximately 100 countries. The company is the world’s largest licensor of polyolefin and polypropylene technologies. Read our corporate brochure for more information.

Product Manager | Fulltime | Rotterdam Job Description

Would you like to be responsible for leading the European operations planning process for a product group in the Intermediates and Derivatives business, and for joint global planning (S&OP process) with colleagues in the U.S.? Do you like to manage all interfaces with the business, sales, manufacturing and the supply chain with the goal of achieving an aligned operating plan which returns the highest economic value? Are you experienced in demand forecasting, production and supply planning and optimization, distribution planning and inventory targeting, as well as coordination with feedstock planning for the chemical industry? Are you a good communicator on all levels? Welcome to LyondellBasell!
 
This is LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world’s largest plastics, chemical and refining companies and a member of the S&P 500. LyondellBasell (www.lyondellbasell.com) manufactures products at 55 sites in 17 countries.  Our products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including; packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels.
 
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) Operations Planner 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. 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.

Product Manager | Fulltime | Rotterdam Job Requirements

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 are not only a verbally communication talent but can also report clearly towards different kinds of audiences. 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: Excel, PowerPoint and SAP;
·         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.

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Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
 
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third-party representing job seekers.
 
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.
 
Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated.
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