Logistics Operations Specialist II

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries occupies a leading role in global chemicals, with a focus on sustainable solutions. The Supply Chain team ensures timely delivery planning, coordination with internal stakeholders, and effective transportation management to meet customer requirements.

This Houston-based role involves SAP usage and a strong emphasis on problem-solving and communication. You will work in a dynamic, on-site environment at the North American Headquarters, with competitive pay, a bonus

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of relevant logistics experience.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; HS diploma with 8 years of relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery planning for intercompany and customer shipments across multiple transport modes.
• Serve as primary contact for delivery-related issues and stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinate transportation availability, monitor metrics, and oversee logistics inventory.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma + 8 yrs exp

Tools

SAP ERP

Transportation tracking systems

Inventory management tools

Job description

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 proprietary MoReTec 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

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 be responsible for performing accurate and timely logistics delivery planning tasks to meet customer requirements. During a typical day, you may complete goods receipt/issue of orders, coordinate transportation availability, communicate metrics, perform logistics inventory management, and/or coordinate the reconciliation of exceptions.

This position reports to the Plant Logistics Operations Supervisor and is located at our North American Headquarters in the Galeria. 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

• Manage the delivery planning process for intercompany and customer shipments for complex sites and/or modes of transportation, including rail, bulk/tank truck, barge, or pipeline.
• Act as the main point of contact for all delivery-related issues.
• Establish relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors. Become familiar with plant/3rd party/storage logistics system requirements. Prepare and present quarterly reviews for stakeholders.
• Effectively 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.
• Communicate shipping schedules and details to plant/storage/3rd party location personnel and business management as needed.
• Proactively complete delivery planning tasks, execute accurate and timely system transactions of product movements.
• Demonstrate independent knowledge of the Enterprise system (SAP), extended system tools, and assist stakeholders/vendors and team members with full utilization of these tools.
• Operate with a solution-oriented mindset regarding process improvements; Assist with change implementation for extended system improvements or other customer fulfillment projects.
• Partner with peers to provide solutions, guidance to resolve customer or business-related problems.
• 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

• The ideal candidate will have 2 years' relevant, industry-related experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of transportation tracking systems, inventory management tools, and an understanding of the manufacturing/production process.
• Prior experience in the chemical, polymers, or petrochemical industry.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Able to maintain professionalism and prioritize responsibilities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Composed in time-sensitive situations, comfortable delivering difficult news.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with extended tools.
• Comfortable reporting, manipulating and analyzing data.
• Experience with ERP software such as SAP is strongly desired.

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

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