Job Opportunity

Supply Planner

Aurora, Illinois or Pasadena, Texas, USA

INEOS Styrolution America LLC

Our Company: INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard, and styrenic specialties. We offer excellent production facilities, revolutionary R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years of experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while making the circular economy for styrenics a reality.

• The global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
• Employees: 3,600 worldwide
• Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
• Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
• Sales: 4 billion EUR in 2020

Safety remains and always will be our number one priority at INEOS.  Our US locations now require all new hires to provide one of the following as a condition of employment:  

• Proof of prior Covid-19 vaccination
  OR
• Willingness to obtain the vaccine before the start date (under this option, proof of beginning a vaccination series is a condition to any offer of employment and proof of completing the primary series prior to commencement of employment is required),
  OR
• Validation of a religious exemption, medical exemption, or personal conscience exemption (in the State of Texas, in accordance with Executive Order GA-40).

The Position: Supply Planner -This position is responsible for ensuring the cost effective on time availability of product across a complex supply network of owned manufacturing sites, third party toll manufactures, warehouses and trans-loading facilities while achieving an optimal balance between demand and supply that achieves our overall working capital targets.

Requirements:

Level of education & Knowledge:

• BS degree in supply chain management or business or relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience.

Experience in general:

• Strong background in inventory management
• Extensive production scheduling skills
• Knowledge of complete supply chain from production to delivery

Technical skills:

• Strong computer skills in Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Emphasis on SAP functionality
• CPIM – APICS Certified beneficial

Responsibilities:

Production Planning Management 25%

• Work with production scheduler to enable INEOS Styrolution to provide product to customers according to their requests.
• Provide historical and forecasted daily, monthly and annual reporting to all areas of the business. This includes sales, inventory and production.
• A conduit between commercial and operational areas of the enhanced specialties business.
• Take part on monthly S&OP process and DOH Inventory Analyses

Inventory Management 75%

• Maintain and manage targeted prime inventory while controlling costs to do so

• Responsible for certain tolling activities including planning, scheduling and inventory management of tolled material.
• Maintain inventory at 3rd party trans-load facilities while controlling storage costs. This includes transfer order creation in SAP and monitoring in-transit as well as on-site inventory.
• Coordinate with logistics group to enable safe movement of inventory to both on-site and off-site locations.
• Give direction to the customer service team to be able to support customer requirements.
• Monitor daily orders vs. monthly forecast
• A liaison to the commercial team over forecast accuracy and providing reports

What we offer to you: 

• Competitive salaries, performance-related pay, and bonuses.
• A comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, and life and accidental death insurance plans
• Retirement savings with company match + contributions
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Career development and progression

We are INEOS Styrolution because:

It does not matter where you come from, who you are or how you see yourself. We have an inclusive approach that is open and transparent and welcomes talent first and foremost. At INEOS, we believe a diverse business provides the right platform for open and innovative thinking, and that’s where the best ideas come from. We are an equal opportunity employer and champion diversity.

• We are committed to the safety and personal well-being of all our employees
• We offer a positive learning environment and support career growth
• We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives
• We contribute and donate to the communities in which we operate
• We are determined to deliver circular, low-carbon styrenics that are safe and sustainable

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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