Sr. Inventory Planner

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A Day in the Life

• Proactively manage inventory using mid-to long-term demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business strategy; includes oversight of third-party storage, exchange agreements, and in-transit inventory to maintain optimal stock levels and service reliability. 
• Schedules and coordinates all activities required to execute planned commercial and operational obligations from deals confirmed by the Business 
  • Coordinate daily activities with third-party and tolling facilities 
  • Serve as a key liaison between the business, operations planning, and suppliers/customers 
• Drives short-term commercial and operational optimizations:  
  • Works with trader to understand business mandate for required product movements as well as commercial and market conditions 
  • Act as focal point for all related operations that are part of the contracted deal  
  • Leverages business acumen to proactively create value by executing commercial and logistical solutions 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound/outbound product movements across multiple locations and transportation modes. 
• Build and establish relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders, clearly understand network, transportation and operations. 
• Communicate effectively across internal/external teams to provide updates and resolve issues. 
• Lead problem-solving efforts for time-sensitive needs and service incidents, driving root cause analysis and resolution. 
• Remain composed and professional in time-sensitive situations and ability to communicate challenging updates professionally. 
• Partner with inventory accounting to ensure accurate monthly reconciliation of inventory. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and service performance at terminals and plants. 
• Review and manage cost-efficient inventory planning by actively managing budgets and optimizing service levels. 
• Analyze complex data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimization; clearly communicate findings and present to stakeholders to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Document and update all processes, procedures, benchmarks, and analyses performed. 
• Demonstrate independent knowledge of the Enterprise system (SAP), extended system tools, and assist team members and 3PL providers with full utilization of these tools. 
• Assure and maintain accuracy of material and/or master data in SAP and extended systems. 
• Operate with a lean solution-oriented mindset with regard to process improvements; Assist with change implementation for extended system improvements or other customer fulfillment projects. 
• Provide support for system-related questions and access requests, and actively participate in KPI meetings to ensure alignment with performance metrics and strategic goals. 
• Model LYBs core competencies with internal and external customers. 
• Provide 24/7 on-call support outside of regular business hours to ensure continuity of operations and timely response to business segment needs. 
• Provide routine coverage for peers vacation and leave. 
• Lead weekly tactical meetings and gather communication and notes.

You Bring This Value

• Candidates with a High School Diploma and at least 8 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. 
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant, industry-related experience 
• Product and/or inventory planning / scheduling experience 
• Experience working in SAP, including material management, data accuracy and system utilization and proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to stakeholders 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field 
• Advanced SAP material movement and inventory reconciliation highly desired 
• Proficiency in Commercial Trading & Risk Management System  
• Experience in order fulfillment, direct order management, or logistics coordination 
• Advanced analytical skills, with experience consolidating and interpreting data using Excel and statistical forecasting tools and make cost-effective, service-driven decisions 
• Ability to prepare and present complex reports, including financial and statistical data, in a clear and concise format 

Competencies