Sr. Logistics Operations Specialist

Come Join an Inclusive Team

Supply Chain is a customer-focused Center of Excellence providing industry-leading service 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 role, you will act as the subject matter expert (SME) and first-line resource for Level I and Level II Logistics Operations Specialists. In addition, you will be responsible for performing accurate and timely delivery planning tasks to meet customer requirements. During a typical day, you will  leverage your expertise to lead, mentor and support other team members while completing/overseeing key logistics functions such as goods receipt/issue of orders, coordinating transportation availability, performing logistics inventory management, and/or coordinating the reconciliation of process exceptions.  

This position reports to the Logistics Operations Specialist Supervisor and is located at our North American Headquarters in The Galleria, 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

•    Provide expert guidance to Level I and II Logistics Operations Specialists to resolve delivery planning or business related problems. 
•    Manage the delivery planning process for intercompany and customer shipments for complex sites and/or multiple modes of transportation, including rail, bulk/tank truck, barge, or pipeline.
•    Act as the main point of contact for all delivery-related issues. Operate with a high degree of knowledge regarding transportation, manufacturing, and products. Able to act confidently to ensure business needs are met accurately and on time.
•    Confidently deliver and facilitate communication across customer service, manufacturing operations, and land transportation to provide answers to inquiries regarding equipment availability and transportation requirements. Proactively provide solutions to time-sensitive needs in a composed manner.
•    Communicate shipping schedules and details to plant/storage location personnel and business management as needed.
•    Proactively complete delivery planning tasks, execute accurate and timely system transactions of product movements.
•    Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the Enterprise system (SAP), extended system tools, and drive stakeholders/vendors and team members toward full utilization of these tools.
•    Champion and lead process improvements with a solution-oriented and Lean mindset. Identify existing gaps and/or issues; Lead and drive change implementation for extended system improvements or other customer fulfillment projects.
•    Act as a subject matter expert provide routine coverage for Level I, Level II and Senior PLO desks
•    Lead Quarterly in person Manufacturing KPI review meetings with stakeholders 
•    Model LyondellBasell core competencies with internal and external customers.
•    Responsibilities will require periodic on-call support of business segment outside
of regular business hours.

You Bring This Value

Minimum Qualifications
•    The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years’ relevant, industry-related experience.
•    Able to work independently in SAP.
•    A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Will consider candidates with a High School Diploma that have at least 8 years’ relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
•    Demonstrated strong problem solving abilities. 
•    Knowledge and expertise in transportation tracking systems and understanding of the manufacturing/product process and multiple manufacturing sites. 
•    Demonstratable change management and/or project leadership experience. 
•    Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members/ others.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience as a Level I or II Logistics Operations Specialist (or equivalent) in the petrochemical industry.
•    Lean experience and/or willingness to train as team Lean lead.
•    Prior experience in the chemical, polymers, or petrochemical industry.
•    Must demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written.
•    Composed in time-sensitive situations, comfortable delivering difficult news.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with extended tools.
•    Comfortable manipulating and analyzing data.
•    Experience with ERP software such as SAP is strongly desired.

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, Netherlands, Spain, and 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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