Strategy & Planning Analyst

Lyondell Basell North America•Houston, TX

About The Position

As Strategy & Planning Analyst, Commercial Reporting & Data Analytics, you will support the Olefins & Polyolefins Americas (O&P) Commercial Polymer Sales organization. Reporting to the Sr. Manager Strategy & Planning OPAM, you will be responsible for providing business units, functional units, and senior management with the relevant analysis necessary to understand and improve performance. The incumbent serves as the focal point for the development, management, and continuous improvement of performance reporting, analytics, and benchmarking tools. This role transforms complex business data into actionable insights that enhance commercial decision-making, market positioning, pricing strategy, and sales execution. As Strategy & Planning Analyst, you will provide O&P Americas senior business management with strategic, market, industry, economic and technology analyses necessary to understand and improve business performance. Other activities include coordinating and supporting the various stages of planning and decision-making processes such as the development of Sales Plans; provide market and other business inputs into Business Performance Management; evaluate and analyze industry data; and serve as the primary owner and executor of recurring reports and dashboards for the Commercial Polymer Sales team. The position requires interaction with various functional groups throughout the organization including Business Finance, Strategic Planning & Transactions, NA Polymers Commercial and Sales, and with external consultants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, or related field.
6+ years of relevant chemical industry experience preferred
Strong analytical, evaluation, and judgment skills – demonstrated ability to handle complex, and often ambiguous analytical and evaluation assignments, including development of models used across the organization
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills consistent with a client group that includes Senior Managers & Executives
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement including in tools, reports, and processes
Advanced PC skills, including spreadsheets, database, graphics, statistical forecasting and modeling. Good information technology skills needed to access company data.
Strong data sourcing, preparation, and validation skills.
Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with SQL or similar tools preferred.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and achieve results through the contributions of other people both within and outside of the immediate organization

Nice To Haves

Preferred: experience with data visualization and dashboard development (Power BI)

Responsibilities

Develop analytical models enabling the business to evaluate pricing, sales performance, market trends, and asset competitiveness.
Meet Sales Planning milestones - review and update process and strategies for Sales Plan, support Commercial Sales team in preparing multi-year plan, contribute to preparation of corporate LRP premises.
Maintain intelligence on Polymers market, trade flows, competitor profiles, segment mapping, and company benchmarks.
Support Business Directors and Senior Management in preparing monthly and quarterly business review reports, Quarterly Earnings documents, and presentations for Executive Committee and Board meetings.
Lead creation and maintenance of benchmark reports comparing LYB performance to external indices, internal plans, competitive data, and market intelligence.
Synthesize market data (IHS, PTAI, ACC, etc.) into insights supporting commercial strategy.
Ensure proper data sourcing, validation, and integration across commercial, supply chain, and manufacturing systems.
Maintain strong data governance, documentation, and repeatable reporting workflows.
Work closely with Sales Directors, Account Managers, Pricing, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Strategy & Planning partners to align reporting with business needs.
Support leadership with ad‑hoc analysis and executive‑level presentations.
Contribute to the digitalization of the Strategy & Planning platform.
Liaise with the LYB Digital Transformation organization to advance data architecture, infrastructure, and analytics maturity.
Design, improve, and automate reporting frameworks using Power BI, and other analytical platforms.
Support new capabilities including profitability modeling, forecasting enhancements, and scenario analysis.
Encourage adoption of analytics and self‑service reporting within the Commercial Polymer Sales team.

Benefits

Workplace Flexibility: The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval
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, the Netherlands, Spain, and the 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