Strategic Production Planner (SAP + ISO)

Westlake Chemical; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking an analyst to manage movement and coordination between multiple products and departments to meet customer demands and specifications. The role involves liaison with laboratory, operations, shipping, and logistics to secure clearances and timely shipments, while coordinating operators on production quantities and product grades.

The position emphasizes strong communication, SAP proficiency, and the ability to handle complex planning and reconciliations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of operations, logistics, or quality control experience in derivatives and chlor-alkali operating units preferred.
• Must be a strong communicator and able to manage complexity.
• Technical degree and SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with laboratory, operations, shipping, corporate planners and logistics for product clearances, transfers, shipments, and equipment outages.
• Coordinate the activities of the operators relating to operating mode, product grades, and production quantities needed to meet customer requirements.
• Review final product tank clearances to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Review scheduled orders, maintain production rollouts (plans), and product inventories to meet shipment demands.
• Prepare product inventory for End of Month reconciliation and closing and participate in the closing process.
• Monitor product transfers for billing purposes.

Skills

Strong communicator

Education

Technical degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking an analyst to manage movement and coordination between multiple products and departments to meet customer demands and specifications. The role involves liaison with laboratory, operations, shipping, and logistics to secure clearances and timely shipments, while coordinating operators on production quantities and product grades.

The position emphasizes strong communication, SAP proficiency, and the ability to handle complex planning and reconciliations in a fast-paced