Operations Specialist

LyondellBasell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

401K matching

Generous benefits package

Pension plan

Parking subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an Operations Specialist to manage domestic truck movements and coordinate with Logistics Service Providers, ensuring uninterrupted supply for North America Manufacturing operations in Houston.

You will work with cross-functional teams, monitor performance, and drive cost/service improvements while staying compliant with transportation regulations. Traveling up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• At least 3 years of relevant, industry-related experience.
• Knowledge of order entry and tracking systems, delivery planning.
• Understanding of rail and truck operations and manufacturing capabilities.
• Good judgment in problem solving and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic truck movements in support of North America Manufacturing operations.
• Act as a main point of contact for Account Specialists, Plant Logistics Specialists, Operations Planners, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Logistics Commercial, and third-party Logistics Service Providers (LSP) concerning all domestic truck shipments.
• Manage and effectively control all applicable logistic operations for the assigned mode to create competitive advantage in cost and service.
• Provide specialized analytical support to monitor and achieve continuous improvement of quality, service, and cost performance; measure non-optimal costs.
• Conduct operational meetings as necessary with applicable LSP to review operational performance and metrics. Lead or participate in scheduled LSP audits as applicable.
• Ensure LyondellBasell is adequately supplied with uninterrupted services at the most favorable competitive value and in all conditions.
• Facilitate effective collaboration with Logistics Business Consultants in the qualification and assessment of suppliers of transportation services to ensure customer service levels are maintained.
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting to market conditions, new technology, best practices, and trends in supply markets.
• Perform assigned tasks within Quality Notifications ensuring acceptable root cause analysis, corrective/preventative action, and timely closure.Record, trend, and communicate monthly performance metrics.
• Maintain world-class transportation knowledge by staying abreast of legislative and regulatory activities and of new developments in transportation through contacts with peers in various carrier and shipper organizations, including DOT and FMCSA.
• Monitor and track Premium Freight across all modes of transportation.
• Maintain Goal Zero performance on Personal Safety, Logistics Compliance, and Wrong Product Shipped.
• Operate with a solution-oriented mindset regarding process improvements; Assist with change implementation for extended system improvements or other logistics projects.
• Partner with peers to provide solutions, guidance to resolve logistics or business-related problems.
• Model LyondellBasell core competencies with internal and external customers/suppliers.
• Manage Drayage movements from warehouse to Ports for Export from the US.

Skills

3+ years experience

Logistics operations

Order entry systems

Tracking systems

Delivery planning

Rail and truck operations

Manufacturing capabilities

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel up to 20%

MS Office

SAP

CoPilot

Bourque

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Bourque

CoPilot

Job description

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Operations Specialist

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77056

Facility: Williams Tower -130

Department: Operations Americas

Division: Intermediates & Derivatives and Enterpri

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 proprietaryMoReTecrecycling 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 services 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 individual contributor role, you will be responsible for direct ing the logistics operations and management of Logistics Service Provider (LSP) services to meet the needs of LyondellBasell from a total cost and service prospective. During a typical day, you will support all logistics operations for truck movements to ensure LyondellBasell is supplied with uninterrupted service .

This position reports to the Logistics Operations Manager and is located at our North American Headquarters at Williams Tower, Houston TX . 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 domestic truck movements in support of North America Manufacturing operations.
• Act as a main point of contact for Account Specialists, Plant Logistics Specialists, Operations Planners, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Logistics Commercial, and third-party Logistics Service Providers (LSP) concerning all domestic truck shipments.
• Manage and effectively control all applicable logistic operations for the assigned mode to create competitive advantage in cost and service.
• Provide specialized analytical support to monitor and achieve continuous improvement of quality, service, and cost performance; measure non-optimal costs.
• Conduct operational meetings as necessary with applicable LSP to review operational performance and metrics. Lead or participate in scheduled LSP audits as applicable.
• Ensure LyondellBasell is adequately supplied with uninterrupted services at the most favorable competitive value and in all conditions.
• Facilitate effective collaboration with Logistics Business Consultants in the qualification and assessment of suppliers of transportation services to ensure customer service levels are maintained.
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting to market conditions, new technology, best practices, and trends in supply markets.
• Perform assigned tasks within Quality Notifications ensuring acceptable root cause analysis, corrective/preventative action, and timely closure.Record, trend, and communicate monthly performance metrics.
• Maintain world-class transportation knowledge by staying abreast of legislative and regulatory activities and of new developments in transportation through contacts with peers in various carrier and shipper organizations, including DOT and FMCSA.
• Monitor and track Premium Freight across all modes of transportation.
• Maintain Goal Zero performance on Personal Safety, Logistics Compliance, and Wrong Product Shipped.
• Operate with a solution-oriented mindset regarding process improvements; Assist with change implementation for extended system improvements or other logistics projects.
• Partner with peers to provide solutions, guidance to resolve logistics or business-related problems.
• Model LyondellBasell core competencies with internal and external customers/suppliers.
• Manage Drayage movements from warehouse to Ports for Export from the US.

You Bring This Value

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ relevant, industry-related experience.
• The ideal candidate will have a demonstratable knowledge of order entry systems, tracking systems, delivery planning, rail and truck operations, and an understanding of manufacturing capabilities.
• Able to possess good judgment in problem solving, knowledge of company, product movements and inventory, logistics and transportation operations, company products.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
• A willingness to work on a flexible work schedule is required.
• High initiative and ability to work independently.
• This role is expected to travel and/or attend external events up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in the I&D or Polymers side of the business.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with both external and internal customers.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills for problem resolution and decision making.
• 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 MS Office, SAP, Bourque, CoPilot.

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