Specialist, Scheduling

Celanese International Corporation•Irving, TX

11d

About The Position

The Supply Chain Raw Material Planner is responsible for tactically and strategically balancing supply, demand, and inventory for the Engineered Materials (EM) business line portfolio. The role collaborates across functional groups and the broader EM Core, applying effective analysis of complex problems to recommend actions aligned with strategic business imperatives. Strong communication and the free flow of information are important to success. The position offers individuals with strong technical skills exposure to the commercial functions of the EM business line.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of related experience in a manufacturing operation and/or supply chain planning role, or 3 or more years of scheduling experience, such as a combination of raw material planning, supply planning, purchasing, finished-goods logistics, and execution.
Experience with SAP MRP Scheduling.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong systems knowledge and competence with supply chain tools, including Excel.
High-level analytical skills, SAP experience, GIB tool experience, and advanced MS Excel skills.
Ability to translate technical information to key stakeholders, including regional business leaders, manufacturing leaders, procurement, logistics operations, and customer service.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and willingness to make decisions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, industrial engineering, or a related field.
APICS certification.
Experience with advanced planning and scheduling solutions, such as JDA/Blue Yonder.
Experience in a chemical compounding environment.
Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Logistics, Logistics Procurement, Business Management, Finance, and other Celanese planners to optimize tactical daily and strategic long-term supply and demand for EM products in line with business imperatives.
Maintain production and inventory plans based on inventory targets and strategic business imperatives.
Provide input for approval of the Constrained Consensus and Demand Forecast based on known supply constraints.
Maintain planning parameter data in the system, including lead time, minimum lot size, safety stock, and procurement keys.
Provide and execute recommendations that consider cost, service levels, and strategic business imperatives.
Work with Network Optimization resources to determine inventory targets aligned with network capability and strategic business imperatives.
Maintain EM Americas SAP Material Master Data (tabs MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, and MRP4).
Provide backup support for other EM Americas Raw Material Planners as needed.
Ensure smooth functioning of end-to-end supply chains through effective planning processes and business integration.
Provide raw material forecasts and requirements to the procurement team.