Inventory Planner

Westlake Chemical Corp.•Houston, TX

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for performing inventory management activities for the Polyethylene Group utilizing a model based inventory management system. It will require interaction with sales, customer service, production planners, business managers, and logistics for the purpose of overall inventory management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or IS/IT preferred). Relevant work experience will also be considered.
Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or customer service.
Must have excellent computer skills with emphasis in model based inventory management and database systems.
Must be detail-oriented and proficient at data gathering, data analysis, and time management
Experience using planning and scheduling systems or forecast management systems in the process industries preferred
Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, and Microsoft Office applications
Strong interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

Oversee and plan inventory at warehouses and terminals to meet customer demand
Maintain route and lead-time parameters in scheduling model
Work together with Production Planners and Shipping Coordinator to meet customer demand supplied from warehouses and terminals
Respond daily to changes in customer demand and take action to maintain optimal inventories
Create and update stock transfer orders as needed
Communicate proactively with Sales and Customer Experience teams on product availability at warehouses and terminals
Coordinate with Product Management to ensure safety stock levels are aligned with business needs
Provide routine reports on inventory to Product Management for their review
Backup other positions as needed
Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned