Administrator

LyondellBasell Industries; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work policy

Health insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an Administrator, Raw Materials in Clinton, IA to analyze MRP, plan raw material procurement, and issue purchase orders. The role includes inventory forecasting, SAP maintenance, and coordinating hazardous materials shipments to support production schedules.

Responsibilities include monthly cycle counts, materials reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with 49 CFR regulations while interacting with suppliers and internal customers to meet tight production deadlines.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of plant operations, materials management and ISO Quality System.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with raw materials management, purchasing, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP to determine raw material requirements and schedule deliveries.
• Purchase raw materials, issue requisitions, and manage supplier coordination.
• Maintain SAP records, perform cycle counts, and ensure FIFO material flow.
• Coordinate hazardous materials handling and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits and document vendor performance and material quality.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Inventory planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrator, Raw Materials

Location: Clinton, IA, US, 52732

Facility: Clinton Operations-Lyo

Department: CLO Polymer Services

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins, and Trading

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietaryMoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Raw Material Administrator is responsible for analyzing MRP to determine raw material requirements, developing a supply chain plan to procure needed raw materials, issuing purchase orders, consumption reporting, inventory reporting, forecasted use, scheduling the delivery and receipt of raw materials, and compiling supporting documentation. This position is accountable for record retention of raw materials brought into/maintained on-site and also ensures materials are maintained within appropriate levels.

The RMA is the Site Hazardous Material Coordinator and is responsible for ensuring hazardous materials are properly prepared for shipping per regulations. This includes regulatory compliance skills needed to prepare, offer and accept domestic shipments of hazardous materials.

To effectively perform the duties of this position, the individual must:

• Possess and demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of plant operations, products produced, ISO Quality System, raw materials utilized at the plant site, accounting and site procedures.
• Certified in 49 CFR Regulations; Parts 100-185
• The individual must be proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office systems; within the areas of inventory, materials management, purchasing, production and inventory planning.
• The individual must utilize effective communication skills and interface well with others. Attention to detail and problem solving are critical component of this position and strong record keeping is vital to ensure compliance for both internal and external audits.
• Individual must be able to work independently and be self-directed.

A Day in the Life

• Monitor and analyze MRP daily to determine raw material requirements along with bulk material levels and weekly catalyst inventories.
• Responsible for the purchase of raw materials for poly units. Purchasing activities to include call-off releases from outline agreements, spot PO´s, and issuing requisitions to corporate Procurement.
• Manage inbound schedule of ordered materials in accordance with bulk and warehouse space capacity limits. Coordinate the shipment of raw materials/chemicals and timely delivery to meet ever changing production schedules.
• Responsible for reconciliation of physical month end inventories of raw materials and completing SAP adjustments. Active participant in site annual PIO.
• Interacts directly with internal customers and suppliers to ensure accurate inventory requirements.
• Conduct quality review of certificates of analysis for compliance to site specifications for chemicals, catalysts and raw materials used in or supporting the production of resin.
• Participate in customer, supplier and FRA audits as required.
• Responsible for clearing SAP web cycle cock pit invoice issues for raw material purchases. Continued communication with Corporate Procurement, Disbursements and suppliers to clear any discrepancies concerning price, receipts, credit, demurrage and freight.
• PP&S warehouse box management including SAP inventory movements for and Plexar. Box cycle counts to be completed on a monthly basis.
• Schedule transloads with carrier and poly units to meet production schedules. Includes trucking of off-spec materials.
• Manage raw material unloading responsibilities of warehouse employees. Responsible for assuring material is rotated from warehouse to production by practicing FiFo—(First In; First Out), materials scrapped when contaminated or damaged, and return of materials no longer used to supplier for credit.
• Prepare and ship hazardous samples; return of hazardous residue containers in compliance with the 49 CFR DOT regulations.
• Documentation of vendor performance and quality of raw materials. (i.e., non-conforming products, rail/truck deliveries, packaging etc…)
• Monitor material inventories relative to the production task schedules.

You Bring This Value

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a plant operations environment with specific experience in warehouse, shipping, logistics or vendor relations preferred
• Must have a general knowledge and understanding of plant operations, products produced, ISO Quality System, raw materials utilized at the plant site, and general accounting.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Products
• Knowledge of raw materials management, purchasing, and Production Planning for Process Industries (PPPI).
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to successfully interact in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to Safety
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task and pay attention to details in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of chemical industry experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

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

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.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is availablehere.

LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at [e-mail].

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.