Operations Specialist

Come Join an Inclusive Team

Supply Chain is a customer-focused Center of Excellence providing industry-leading services while delivering differential value to the business, today and into the future.  We separate our Supply Chain functions into several areas; these include logistics, customer fulfillment, services, trade compliance, and support for business processes and systems.​

As a member of our dynamic Supply Chain team, you will play a critical role in helping us supply our products to a global customer base. In this individual contributor role, you will be responsible for directing the logistics operations and management of Logistics Service Provider (LSP) services to meet LyondellBasell's needs from a total cost and service perspective. During a typical day, you will support all logistics operations for truck movements to ensure LyondellBasell receives uninterrupted service.  

This position reports to the Commercial Logistics Manager and is located at our North American Headquarters in Downtown Houston. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, 401K matching, generous benefits package, pension plan, parking subsidy, and employee discounts.

A Day in the Life

• Manage domestic truck movements in support of North America Manufacturing operations.
• Act as a main point of contact for Account Specialists, Plant Logistics Specialists, Operations Planners, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Logistics Commercial, and third-party Logistics Service Providers (LSP) concerning all domestic truck shipments.
• Manage and effectively control all applicable logistic operations for the assigned mode to create a competitive advantage in cost and service.
• Provide specialized analytical support to monitor and achieve continuous improvement of quality, service, and cost performance; measure non-optimal costs.
• Conduct operational meetings as necessary with applicable LSP to review operational performance and metrics. Lead or participate in scheduled LSP audits as applicable.
• Ensure LyondellBasell is adequately supplied with uninterrupted services at the most favorable competitive value and in all conditions.
• Facilitate effective collaboration with Logistics Business Consultants in the qualification and assessment of suppliers of transportation services to ensure customer service levels are maintained.
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting to market conditions, new technology, best practices, and trends in supply markets.
• Perform assigned tasks within Quality Notifications, ensuring acceptable root cause analysis, corrective/preventative action, and timely closure. Record, trend, and communicate monthly performance metrics.
• Maintain world-class transportation knowledge by staying abreast of legislative and regulatory activities and of new developments in transportation through contacts with peers in various carrier and shipper organizations, including DOT and FMCSA.
• Monitor and track Premium Freight across all modes of transportation.
• Maintain Goal Zero performance on Personal Safety, Logistics Compliance, and Wrong Product Shipped.
• Operate with a solution-oriented mindset regarding process improvements; Assist with change implementation for extended system improvements or other logistics projects.
• Partner with peers to provide solutions and guidance to resolve logistics or business-related problems.
• Model LyondellBasell core competencies with internal and external customers/suppliers.

You Bring This Value

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ relevant, industry-related experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable knowledge of order entry systems, tracking systems, delivery planning, rail and truck operations, and an understanding of manufacturing capabilities.
• Able to possess good judgment in problem solving, knowledge of the company, product movements, and inventory, logistics, and transportation operations, and company products.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required

• A willingness to work on a flexible work schedule is required.
• High initiative and ability to work independently.

• This role is expected to travel and/or attend external events up to 20%.

 Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in the I&D side of the business for both Tank Trucks and Iso Containers.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with both external and internal customers.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills for problem resolution and decision-making.
• Able to maintain professionalism and prioritize responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Composed in time-sensitive situations, comfortable delivering difficult news.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, Bourque, and Inventory Management tools (i.e., IBP, SAP APO).

What We Offer

• 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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