Global Head Commercial Scheduling & Operations

Lyondell Basell North America•Houston, TX

41d

About The Position

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.Come Join an Inclusive TeamOur mission is to build an Integrated Supply, Trading & Optimization (IST&O) organization that strengthens LYB enterprise performance by aligning market risk management, asset flexibility, and commercial decisions within a governance and compliance framework in partnership with Middle and Back Office teams. This delivers against LYB strategic pillars to Grow & Upgrade the Core and Step Up Performance and Culture. The Global Head Commercial Scheduling & Operations is responsible for leading and managing the company’s commercial scheduling across marine and non-marine operations, reporting through the Integrated Supply, Trading, and Optimization organization. This role ensures seamless execution of commodity movements, accurate inventory management, cost control, and dispute resolution while supporting traders and optimizing commercial outcomes. The Director will oversee a multidisciplinary team, provide strategic direction, and serve as a key interface between trading, supply, and external counterparties.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in commodity scheduling, chartering, logistics, or commercial operations. Experience managing teams globally.
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
Passion for developing people, with the ability to coach team and influence learning and growth across the broader organization.
Strong background in marine and non-marine scheduling operations.
Proven track record of managing costs, resolving disputes, and optimizing scheduling operations.
Experience with CTRM systems and inventory forecasting tools.
Expertise in marine logistics, port operations, and vessel assurance.
Financial acumen with ability to model and manage variable costs.
Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management abilities.
Experience in trading and supply integration.
Analytical mindset with ability to forecast, optimize, and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key senior architect and partner in the design of LYB’s future state of Integrated Supply, Trading and Asset Optimization model.
Lead, mentor, and develop an organization of commercial schedulers.
Establish best practices for scheduling management across global operations.
Align operational activities with trading strategies, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk management.
Drive continuous improvement in CTRM (Commodity Risk Trading Management) systems, logistics processes, and cost modeling.
Understanding of price risk exposure and how it is impacted by scheduling activities.
Ability to understand, model and manage operational risks, enabling LYB’s commercial teams to create scenario analysis and improve risk-weighted decision making.
Oversee coordination of product movements to third parties, supporting traders in execution.
Optimize pipeline utilization through analytics and scheduling best practices
Model and maintain run-outs of terminals, caverns, pipelines and other product storage facilities.
Oversee marine scheduling activities including vessel nominations, inventory forecasting, generate load plans and event recording (NOR, all-fast, etc.).
Ability to lead and develop teams involved in complicated logistics operations such as product blending, lightering and multi-port load/re-load and discharge operations.
Maintain deep organizational expertise in scheduling mechanics and risk mitigation.
Act as escalation point for counterparties.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.