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LyondellBasell is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Manager to lead 5 direct reports and oversee 8-10 indirect staff, driving efficient material flow at the La Porte site. You will optimize stock, implement SAP MM processes, and partner with Procurement to meet essential material needs.
You will drive continuous improvement, ensure accurate inventories, manage kitting, staging, and on-site storage, and mentor cross-functional teams to support reliable plant operations and cost effectiveness.
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling 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're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Responsible for managing and supervising the day-to-day evaluation, replenishment, and accuracy of materials inventory in accordance with site (LPO) and Corporate policies and procedures.
Leads a team of five direct-report employees and eight indirect personnel while providing oversight of warehouse operations and inventory management activities. This role also assists in managing the warehouse cost center, ensuring effective utilization of resources, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Manages five direct-report employees and provides leadership to eight to ten indirect personnel.
Leads material strategy discussions and coordinates requirements with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and other plant disciplines.
Drives strategic evaluation of inventory to identify obsolete materials and determine replacement or optimization opportunities.
Manages the process for identifying and implementing warehouse reliability improvements and partners with Reliability to identify, inspect, and classify critical spare parts through the Annual Capital Review program.
Evaluates and optimizes inventory levels to support long‑term goals of inventory reduction while ensuring operational reliability.
Ensures compliance with all annual physical inventory requirements, Materials Inventory Policies, and company procedures.
Supports Material Coordinators in securing tools, materials, and services for high‑priority and emergency work activities.
Maintains ongoing coordination with Procurement to track and expedite critical material requirements.
Oversees the procurement of stock materials utilizing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
Leads the identification, tracking, and repair of inventory items to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.
Oversees analysis and processing of material master requests, including adding, changing, and deleting stock materials through Material Data Governance (MDG).
Ensures efficient daily receiving, kitting, staging, and delivery of materials in accordance with schedules and MOWP processes and procedures.
Manages all off‑site inventory storage locations and associated material controls.
Oversees kitting, staging, and zone storage processes supporting Operations and Maintenance activities.
Manages the material repair process to ensure quality, cost‑effectiveness, and inventory availability.
Serves as the plant subject matter expert for SAP MM and acts as liaison to the Corporate Materials Management organization.
Responsible for the management, inventory control, and infrastructure of the main warehouse and two satellite storage facilities.
High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in maintenance functions in petrochemical, refining, or similar industrial facility; or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in petrochemical, refining, or similar industrial facility
Knowledge of Materials Inventory Industry Best Practices, Vendor Stocking, and Supply Chain Management
Basic computer skills in applications such as Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Knowledge of the SAP is required.
Super User knowledge in the MM module of SAP is preferred.
Must have excellent management /interaction skills to effectively manage the daily operations including customer relations.
LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market‑competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay‑for‑performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.
We extend the following benefits to eligible employees:
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