Sr. Strategy & Planning Analyst

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As Senior Strategy & Planning Analyst, you will help shape the strategy for Feedstocks, Olefins, and/or Polyolefins in the Americas region. Reporting to the Sr. Manager Strategy & Planning OPAM, you will be responsible for providing business units, functional units and senior management with the relevant analysis necessary to understand and improve performance. The incumbent serves as the focal point for preparing the long range plan, defining and evaluating strategic opportunities and risks, and tracking performance improvement progress.  You will conduct evaluations and make recommendations that support Business unit strategy, marketing, commercial, and capital decisions.

A Day in the Life

Coordinates and supports the various stages of planning and decision making processes including the development of SBAs and NBU Strategy, market and other business inputs into the Long Range Plan and Budget, and Business Performance Management.

As Strategy & Planning Analyst, you will provide O&P Americas senior business management with strategic, market, industry, economic and technology analyses necessary to understand and improve business performance. Other activities include evaluating and preparing recommendations and presentations related to commercial opportunities, market/product/customer/plant profitability, strategic marketing and sourcing decisions, capital projects, revenue growth/cost reduction, and industry data compilation/interpretation/analysis.  The position requires interaction with various functional groups throughout the organization including Business Finance, Strategic Planning & Transactions, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, NetZero, Integrated Supply & Trading, and with external consultants.

• Drive profitability and long-term growth by analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, and operational performance to support executive decision-making, providing actionable insights that guide investments, resource allocation, and market positioning.
• Meet Long-Range Planning (LRP) milestones - review and update process and strategies for LRP, support Business in preparing 10-year financial plan, contribute to preparation of corporate LRP premises.
• Maintain intelligence on market, supply/demand, trade flows, competitor profiles, segment mapping, cost curves benchmarks.
• Evaluate profit generating capital project opportunities as they arise - support Business Leaders in pursuing project opportunities related to new investments;
• Support large capital projects in coordination with our SP&T and Global Projects groups for project development, evaluation, and execution.
• Support Business Directors and Senior Management in preparing monthly and quarterly business review reports, Quarterly Earnings documents, and presentations for Executive Committee and Board meetings.
• Contribute to the digitalization of the Strategy & Planning platform.
• Design, improve, and automate reporting frameworks using Power BI, and other analytical platforms.
• Support new capabilities including profitability modeling, forecasting enhancements, and scenario analysis.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business/Finance with an MBA preferred
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant chemical industry experience
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and judgment skills – demonstrated ability to handle complex, and often ambiguous analytical and evaluation assignments, including development of models used across the organization
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance, financial modeling and analytical tools (IRR, NPV, payback, EVA, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills consistent with a client group that includes Senior Managers & Executives
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement including in tools, reports, and processes
• Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheets, database, graphics, statistical forecasting and modeling.  Good information technology skills needed to access company data.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and achieve results through the contributions of other people both within and outside of the immediate organization
• Preferred: Experience with strategic problem solving, strategy development, business acumen, and financial analysis
• Preferred: Experience contributing to or leading strategic initiatives such as market assessments, growth strategy, competitive analysis, operating model design, or business transformation efforts.

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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