US SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER

Job Title.
US Supply Chain Planner Job Location.
Deer Park, TX 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 , Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about employees.
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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.
Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a US Supply Chain Planner Unleash Your Potential.
At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals market and 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.
The North American Supply Planning Scheduler position is accountable for managing all aspects of production planning activities in the Americas region.
The Scheduler also manages restocking and order fulfillment of warehouse locations.
The Supply Planning Scheduler position is vital to the continued success of the Americas Logistics organization.
The role liaises between Production personnel, Corporate Operations, Process and Technology, other organizations within Global and Americas Logistics, lab personnel, and suppliers to ensure that Lubrizol meets their customer’s expectations and ships materials in a timely manner.
It is also vital that the Scheduler work closely with Domestic and Export Customer Experience Representatives and Supplier Owned Inventory Coordinators to answer orders and coordinate supply.
The Scheduler is the primary day-to-day planning contact for their respective areas of responsibility.
Schedulers develop great insight into Lubrizol’s product lines, customers, supply chain, and systems continually gaining experience that increases their overall value within the Supply Chain organization.
What We're Looking For.
Plan/schedule production as required to meet internal and external demand.
The primary scheduling tools are planning screens in SAP Coordinate schedule changes as needed and communicate them effectively Expedite orders as priorities dictate Troubleshoot planning issues as necessary Complete timely month-end inventory reconciliations Order raw materials as required for the planned production batches Manage inventories of assigned raw materials and intermediates to mandated days-of-coverage targets Track misrouted raw materials / intermediates as needed and troubleshoot issues as they arise Enter replenishment and transfer orders for key raw materials / intermediates as needed Review requests for stock transfers from other LZ plants and planners Answer orders as required by customers and liaise with CER’s to meet customer needs Liaise between the Supply Planning Group and Production/Warehousing, Corporate entities, vendors, Export and Domestic CERs, Supplier Owned Inventory Coordinators, Custom Manufacturing Managers, and Raw Material Sourcing Managers Communicate effectively with colleagues by alerting them of the status of items and / or changes Answer requests from internal customers in a timely manner Attend required production and shutdown meetings as needed Plan/support planning of necessary transportation activities for supported facilities Provide advice and guidance to the Supply Planning Manager and other personnel within LZA Americas Logistics organizations Assist with ‘set up’ and standardization of new systems/T-Plants as necessary Provide back-up support of other Planners when necessary Other duties as assigned     Skills That Make a Difference.
Minimum five (5) years of professional supply chain experience including detailed scheduling, inventory planning and management, and MRP/ERP systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through Ability to work in a team environment Ability to manage multiple complex tasks effectively/efficiently Ability to investigate, summarize, offer creative solutions, take initiative, and work independent of supervision Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software Reliable attendance record   Considered a Plus.
Experience with SAP S4/HANA Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain related fields     Perks and Rewards That Inspire.
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave Flexible work environment Learn more at benefits.
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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.
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, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.
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