Job Title: Suppy Chain Planning Manager

Job Location: Deer Park, Texas 
Job Type: Full-Time

Type of Role: Hybrid

 

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemical industry looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

 

What You’ll do:

 As a Supply Chain Planning Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving sustainability and efficiency of our supply chain planning team.  You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

 

What We’re Looking For:

Primary Supply Planning Manager for a subset of the plants covered by the Texas Supply Chain Planning team Functional backup for the other Supply Chain Planning Manager of Texas Facilities and Toll-Plants Act as liaison with covered unit/plant functions, other (global) supply chain functions, Corporate Operations, and Sales Represent NA Supply Chain on global teams/initiatives relating to the supply chain Center of Excellence (COE) Lead and manage supply chain processes that drive key performance indicators while promoting a customer-focused and continuous improvement culture. Monitor key sales and operations planning performance indicators and coordinate cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives Manage inventory optimization and inventory control processes, including Non-Working Slow Moving (NWSM) inventory and inventory build for strategic supply Reduce exposure to supply chain risks through the recognition of trends, root cause analysis, and the implementation of preventive measures Recruit and develop talent for/in the Supply Chain Planning team Lead and supervise short, mid, and long-term activities such as production scheduling, production planning, the answering of orders, shutdown planning, assigning scheduling areas, training backups, etc. Determine departmental goals for operational excellence and continuous improvement; lead projects/initiatives/change efforts to accomplish these goals Approve time cards and manage vacation schedule for personnel in your group

 

Skills That Make a Difference:

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, supply chain, chemistry, business, etc.)  Minimum of five years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Plant Operations, or equivalent Two or more years of supervisory experience Demonstrated leadership capabilities, a positive attitude, and proactive approach to problem-solving Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment Ability to prioritize, multi-task, organize, and follow through in an ever-changing and fast paced environment Working knowledge of SAP at transactional level Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers Problem resolution capability with internal and external business partners to find appropriate resolutions and efficiencies 

 

Considered a Plus:

A Master’s degree in business or engineering Advanced knowledge in SAP planning functions  APICS certification Working knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response planning software Prior planning experience 

 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

 

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

 

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic. 

 

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