Commercial Operator, Benzene

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As Commercial Operations - Benzene, you will be in charge of managing material movement operations for our Styrene Co-Products business unit. Your scope will cover all product flows that originate, arrive, or transit through the supply region, including handling of purchase for resale, on-the-water purchase and sales operations, and other trading-related activities.  

You will manage product movements from supply to delivery point in an operationally excellent manner.  Working closely with product traders in a fast-paced business environment, your contributions will maximize value-added and business optimization opportunities. As the trader’s key internal business partner, this role provides a strong foundation for higher-level trading and commercial positions in the future. 

You will coordinate and monitor the execution of material movements and ensure the correct handling of the shipments, as well as maintain accurate, strategic, and real-time inventory positions for your assigned business area.  Utilizing analytical and forecasting tools to understand challenges, your insights support the Co-Products business and directly impact cash flow. 

As Commercial Operator - Benzene, you will interface with multiple internal stakeholders (Logistics Operations, Operations Planning, Marketing, Sales, Business, Customs, Tax, Legal, etc.) and external stakeholders (terminals, vessel owners, surveyors, ship brokers, suppliers, customers, agents, cargo/freight traders, etc.). 

A Day in the Life:

• Schedules and coordinates all activities required to execute planned commercial and operational obligations from deals confirmed by the Business 
• Drives short-term commercial and operational optimizations:  
• Works with the trader to understand the business mandate for required product movements as well as commercial conditions 
• Act as a focal point for all related operations that are part of the deal that impact the ship-point region 
• Leverages business acumen to proactively create value by executing commercial and logistical solutions 
• Collaboration and issue resolution: 
• Acts as coordinator and facilitates resolution should any shipment issues arise (including pricing, invoicing, customs, quality, quantity, etc.) 
• Manages cargo operations: off-spec issues, cargo readiness, scheduling, blending ship/cargo and date range nominations to ensure supply integrity and successful implementation of commercial business/supply intent  
• Facilitates communication across the internal and external stakeholder groups.  Proactively provides solutions to time-sensitive needs in a composed manner 
• Advanced knowledge and Subject Matter Expert (‘SME’): 
• Act as the main point of contact and SME regarding incoterms and commercial implications that movements of material have on deals. Material movements may be via barge, vessel, pipeline, rail, or truck  
• Makes (independent) business decisions to ensure Business needs are met accurately and on time 
• Document all processes, procedures, benchmarks, and analysis performed accordingly  
• Manages end-to-end material movements process: Monitors and ensures shipments are properly handled through to delivery to customer within ERP system (SAP);  
• Manages overall material in transit, third party inventory storage, and exchange agreements  
• Maintains SAP daily activities including, amongst others, entering and executing transactions related to several flows (production, sales, purchases, etc.) 
• Reconciles stocks and handles ongoing shipments in SAP during Month End Close (MEC) after receipt of terminal MEC reports/shipment documents.  Partners with inventory accounting to reconcile MEC stock positions, ensuring hedged inventory coincides with in-tank physical volumes (MEC). 
• Forecast and plan ahead to accommodate inbound and outbound shipments, utilizing appropriate scheduling and optimum transportation modes 
• Support post-deal activities such as settlements, customs clearance, demurrage and claims; ensure that all necessary operational information is passed on in good time; ensure that adequate records are filed to meet the company’s legal and fiscal obligations 
• Ensures that all activities are conducted within appropriate authority limits, following regulatory, customs, SOX and tax requirements

You Bring This Value :

• At minimum Bachelor’s degree required  
• The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years’ relevant, industry-related experience. 
• Detailed knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and marine operations concepts (high preference for marine operations experience) 
• Product and/or inventory planning/scheduling  
• Advanced SAP material movement and inventory reconciliation is highly desired 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Technical discipline and/or MBA preferred 
• Previous experience working in a commodity business (traded products) environment 

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What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.   We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees: 

• Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.

       6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution

       5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual, Comprehensive 

• Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the US.
• Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
• Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
• Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building activities.
• Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
• Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
• Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations. 

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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