Hybrid Central Operations Planner: Demand & Supply Lead

LyondellBasell Industries; Bedford (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Pension Plan

FSAs

Life & LTD

ESPP

Vacation & Holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a dynamic APS Central Operations Planner in the United States to balance demand and supply across manufacturing and distribution. This role designs the optimal operating plan, coordinates production and fulfillment, and safeguards on-time delivery while controlling costs.

The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and collaboration with cross-functional teams across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; 6–10 years of relevant experience if no degree.
• Advanced Excel with data analysis, cleansing, reporting, and visualization.
• Experience with SAP, IBP, Power BI, and Analysis for Office.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, supply chain, planning, or analytics.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment.
• Self-directed, results-oriented with problem-solving and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead short-term demand and supply planning across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, raw material supply, business, and marketing.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand plans, forecasts, and capacity.
• Manage inventory across the supply network to support customer requirements, optimize transportation, reduce delivery costs, and minimize distressed inventory.
• Identify supply and demand risks, address production constraints, and develop contingency plans to maintain customer service.
• Communicate production plans, inventory availability, constraints, and priorities to stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate performance to identify gaps and drive improvements in asset utilization and plan execution.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional communication

Systems thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

IBP

Power BI

Analysis for Office

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a dynamic APS Central Operations Planner in the United States to balance demand and supply across manufacturing and distribution. This role designs the optimal operating plan, coordinates production and fulfillment, and safeguards on-time delivery while controlling costs.

The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and collaboration with cross-functional teams across the business.