Strategic Inventory Planning & Logistics Manager (USCAN)

LyondellBasell group; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Match

Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & LTD Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation & Holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking an experienced Inventory Planning & Logistics Manager to lead the USCAN inventory planning and logistics team. This role oversees people, processes, and third-party relationships to ensure reliable inventory availability, cost effectiveness, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage SAP vs. third-party inventory records, drive working-capital optimization, and support budget processes while maintaining strong service levels.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in supply chain, manufacturing, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; a high school diploma with 8 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through people management or cross-functional projects.
• Ability to lead, coach, delegate, make timely decisions, and develop employees in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with an emphasis on concise and accurate business documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, translating operational and financial data into actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the inventory planning and logistics team.
• Manage inventory planning activities for USCAN and third-party warehouses.
• Interface between RDCs/warehouses and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation between SAP and third-party records.
• Drive inventory and working-capital optimization while balancing service and stock.
• Support annual distribution budgeting and quarterly cost reviews.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with logistics providers and sites.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 audit and related controls.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communications skills

SAP

Power BI

ERP-enabled processes

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Celonis

Fiori

Microsoft Office

IBP

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking an experienced Inventory Planning & Logistics Manager to lead the USCAN inventory planning and logistics team. This role oversees people, processes, and third-party relationships to ensure reliable inventory availability, cost effectiveness, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage SAP vs. third-party inventory records, drive working-capital optimization, and support budget processes while maintaining strong service levels.