Sr Analyst, Operations

Westlake Chemical; Deer Park (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a detail-focused supply chain professional to manage SAP production activities and inventory reporting at our Ohio site. You will support month-end closes, variances analysis, and provide SAP data for site operations.

The role requires 5+ years in operations or supply chain with strong Excel and reporting skills. You will partner with Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve issues, coordinate with carriers, and ensure accurate inventory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in supply chain management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, supply chain, production planning/scheduling, business analysis, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, Excel, and data reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily SAP production activities including orders, postings, goods issues, and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor inventory levels and support accurate production and reporting.
• Perform month-end close activities and analyze variances.
• Prepare and maintain daily/monthly Excel reports and provide SAP data for site operations.
• Support inventory control and cycle counts; coordinate with Supply Chain and Finance.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Month-end close deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s in supply chain management or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily SAP production activities, including production/process orders, production postings, goods receipts/issues, COGI errors, billing corrections, product recipes, and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor raw material and bulk finished goods inventory and support accurate production, consumption, and inventory reporting.
• Perform month-end close activities, including closing production/process orders, analyzing and explaining production and material variances, pipeline settlements, utility reporting, and monthly operating reports.
• Prepare and maintain daily and monthly Excel reports and provide SAP data and analysis to support site operations.
• Support inventory control activities, including quarterly cycle counts, closed‑vessel inventory requirements, and inventory record maintenance.
• Serve as a key site contact for annual inventory counts, tank‑level verifications, and internal/financial audit activities, coordinating with Supply Chain and Finance as needed.
• Provide backup logistics coordination for outbound customer shipments, including truck, packaged product, and rail shipments; scheduling; carrier coordination; SAP goods issues; freight/accessorial review; documentation; and resolution of logistics and quality issues.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Finance, carriers, and other stakeholders to resolve operational, inventory, shipment, and SAP‑related issues.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SAP, including production/inventory transactions, customized variants, reporting, and exporting data to Excel.
• Strong Excel skills, including basic macro troubleshooting; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
• PowerBI experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of plant operations, production recipes, inventory management, and variance analysis.
• Ability to read field utility meters; experience with data historian systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively under month‑end closing deadlines.
• Must be available on the first and last business day of each month to support closing activities.
• Occasional weekend work may be required during the closing process.
• Must be able to provide backup coverage for site logistics coordination as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in supply chain management or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, supply chain, production planning/scheduling, business analysis, or a related operational/analytical field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel up to 5% including air travel or auto travel.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com