Strategic Raw Materials Planner - SAP MRP & Inventory

Celanese; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese is seeking a Supply Chain Raw Material Planner in Irving, TX, to balance supply, demand and inventory for the Engineered Materials portfolio. You will collaborate across manufacturing, logistics, finance and procurement to optimize daily and long-term plans, manage parameters, and forecast requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, effective communication and cross-functional execution, with a focus on cost, service levels, and strategic imperatives within the EM business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain Mgmt., Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing operation and or supply chain planning role. OR 3+ years of Scheduling experience (E.g.: Combination of raw material, Supply planning, Purchasing, Logistics (finished goods), and execution).
• Experience with SAP MRP Scheduling required.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Experience w/ advanced planning / scheduling solutions preferred (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder).
• Experience in a chemical compounding environment preferred.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Manufacturing team, Logistics, Logistics Procurement, Business management and Finance and other Celanese planners to optimize both tactical (daily) and strategic (long term) supply/demand balance for EM product in line with entire EM strategic business imperatives.
• Maintain production and inventory plans based on inventory targets and strategic business imperatives.
• Provide input for approval of Constrained Consensus, Demand Forecast based upon known supply constraints
• Maintain planning parameters data in system. ( Lead time, Min lot size, Safety stock, procurement keys )
• Provide and execute recommendations that consider cost, service levels and strategic business imperatives.
• Work with Network Optimization resources to determine inventory targets aligned with network capability and strategic business imperatives
• Maintain EM Americas SAP Material Master Data (tabs MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP4)
• Back up for other EM Americas Raw Material Planner if needed.
• Ensures smooth functioning of end-to-end supply chains through effective planning processes and business integration.
• Provide RM forecast/requirements to procurement team.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain Mgmt., Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP MRP Scheduling

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Celanese is seeking a Supply Chain Raw Material Planner in Irving, TX, to balance supply, demand and inventory for the Engineered Materials portfolio. You will collaborate across manufacturing, logistics, finance and procurement to optimize daily and long-term plans, manage parameters, and forecast requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, effective communication and cross-functional execution, with a focus on cost, service levels, and strategic imperatives within the EM business