Product Scheduler

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This is the role

As Product Scheduler you will be in charge of a certain product (or product family) from the Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D) and couples of Oxyfuel business unit. Your scope will cover Europe, including manufacturing sites, terminals and any partnerships. 

Your main goal as Product Scheduler is to ensure healthy inventories on all locations and to be able to provide product on time and on spec to serve our customers. You will be coordinating production rates, product distribution network and product replenishment towards 3rd party locations.

You will manage inventory (product and location specific) within targets that is consolidated into the Monthly Sales Plan (MSP). You will coordinate and monitor the execution of the 3 months horizon, ensure the correct handling of the inventories in Excel and translate all moves into SAP.
As Product Scheduler you will be in contact with several internal stakeholders (CSR, Logistics Operations, Operations Planning, Marketing and Sales, amongst others) but also externally (terminals, carriers, surveyors, suppliers and other partners).

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Stock Management: Schedule and maintain short term planning of a product (or product family) – focusing on current month & keeping up to 12 weeks horizon in view – following the MSP agreed between Business and Sales and taking into account indications and/or restrictions coming from VOP (Volume Operating Plan) and Manufacturing. Ensure stock availability and prevent stock out or over inventory situation.
• Monitors and ensures product quality at all load locations (and tollers) until delivery to customers. In case of off-spec situation, acts as focal point and supports investigations coordinated by Technical Service Dept. Ensure the off-spec inventory booking correctly back to the correct storage location.
• Maintains SAP up-to-date to reflect the daily activities. This includes, amongst others, entering and executing transactions related to several flows (production, sales, purchases, exchange, consignment etc.).
• Optimizes short term operations through 3rd party terminal alignment.
• When necessary, initiates and monitors stock transfers amongst terminals and regions or coordinates intercompany movements to and from terminals and warehouses.
• Works with Operations Planning Dept. to maximize effectiveness of the monthly operating plan and MSP against actual performance of the production plant, aligning the daily inventory management with inventory targets set by Operations Planning.
• Reconciles stocks in SAP during Month End Close (MEC) after receipt of terminal MEC reports within the required timeline.
• Update 2 times per week the production plan towards Manufacturing organization via the Daily Operations Plan (DOP). This displays the weekly production plan agreed with the plant.
• Coordinates tolling operations – delivery of raw material and handling of finished product.
• Acts as the primary interface with the following groups: Customer Service and Export CSR to release material and coordinate loadings; Logistics operations, either Delivery Schedulers (land transportation) or Marine Operations; Manufacturing when handling a production plant and Terminals in case of 3rd party storage location; external partners when they produce for LYB; Terminal Operational Owner when participating in operational review and KPI meetings, etc.
• During product allocation, conduct analysis & work with ops to support marketing manager make the final allocation plan & communicate order level impact accordingly.

This is who you are

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: 

Your “can do and will do” mentality make it that you’re willing to take the extra step to achieve your goals. You’re proactive and show determination in identifying risks, handling problems and trouble shouting situations that require in depth involvement. And you also show this proactiveness towards your stakeholders. You must be able to perform effectively with many competing priorities and ambiguous situations. You drives results, you’re accurate in execution of tasks and have a sharp eye for details. Your customer focus makes you able to keep a professional attitude in difficult situations. And your collaborative approach makes you strong in working with others and across functions, especially with internal departments.

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

This is what you bring

• University / college degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft office and SAP are a must
  • Power BI and advanced Excel skills are an advantage
• Minimum of 2 years in Supply Chain or similar role – preferably on planning and/or logistics operations.
• General knowledge of supply chain and inventory management concepts.
• Experience with supply chain, incoterms, origin treatment, tax knowledge is preferred
  • Logistics Operations knowledge is a welcomed extra.
• English language is required, Dutch is an advantage

This is what we offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact Manoe Koningstein at manoe.koningstein@ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration.

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and two business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process.

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