Global Supply Chain Excellence Leader - Business Planning

LyondellBasell North America • Houston, TX

15h • Hybrid

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. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager to lead our Supply Chain Center of Excellence team for the domain Business Planning. As a Manager, you will manage a team of four people (two in Houston, two in Rotterdam) and you’ll be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of strategic Supply Chain solutions that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency. You will work closely with senior leaders across the organization to design and implement process improvements, analyze data to inform decision-making, and develop best-in-class Supply Chain practices, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. This role requires a high level of stress resistance and the ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic supply chain environment. You will play a key leadership role in the rollout and adoption of the OnePlan planning initiative, ensuring that business planning processes, governance, and ways of working are clearly defined, standardized, and embedded across regions. The role acts as the bridge between Business Planning requirements and OnePlan capabilities, driving sustainable adoption and value realization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Certification in a relevant supply chain discipline (e.g., APICS, CSCP)
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably at a large multinational organization
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proven background in project management, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering complex - advanced planning - initiatives on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain trends and emerging technologies
• Experience with advanced planning tools (OMP, Kinaxis, O9, Arkieva, SAP IBP, …), data analysis tools such as Power BI and process mining tools (Celonis). Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other supply chain software
• Thrive in high-pressure environments and have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Resilient and composed under demanding circumstances, maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Embrace new ways of working and adapt quickly to changing processes, technologies, and organizational priorities.
• Combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and are comfortable translating ideas into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in change management and organizational design, with a demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive collaboration, and support organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills and can interpret complex data to make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment and can successfully navigate ambiguity while delivering impactful results.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of analysts in developing and implementing strategic supply chain solutions
• Serve as the primary COE liaison to senior stakeholders. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and mutual benefit, to identify business needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Implement supply chain strategies that align with the company’s overall business objectives. Responsible for process maturity progression
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Responsible for the intake, assessment, implementation and/or disposition of new requests from stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously. Identify and mitigate risks associated with complex supply chain projects.
• Act as the primary planning business owner for OnePlan within the Global Supply Chain COE. Define and own end to end planning process standards and governance to be enabled through OnePlan
• Partner closely with IT, Data & Analytics, and the OnePlan program team to translate business requirements into scalable planning solutions
• Drive business readiness, adoption, and value realization for OnePlan, including change management, training alignment, and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure OnePlan capabilities are embedded into day to day planning decision making, not treated as a parallel system or project deliverable
• Creates the strategic roadmap and owns the project portfolio in the respective domain, including timelines and budgets. Resolve cross functional conflicts and drive prioritization for the pipeline of initiatives
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure continuous improvement across the end‑to‑end supply chain, by identifying improvement opportunities, guiding specialists in solution development, and removing organizational barriers
• Stay-up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the field of supply chain management and stimulate your team to do the same
• Foster a performance driven culture based on data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and lead through influence.
• Lead change management and organizational design efforts by guiding teams through transitions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring new structures, processes, and ways of working are successfully adopted across the supply chain
• Effectively manage competing priorities and urgent requests while maintaining a Remain calm and solution-oriented when faced with unexpected supply chain disruptions or tight deadlines. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Continuously learn and apply new skills to adapt to evolving job requirements and organizational goals.

Benefits

• competitive salary package
• The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager