Westlake
Overview
Sr. Production Planner - Supply Optimization role at Westlake. The position is responsible for performing planning and scheduling activities for the Polyethylene Group at Westlake’s Houston corporate office. Responsibilities include updating and maintaining the production schedule, interacting with manufacturing, sales, and logistics for overall supply chain management, responding to availability inquiries, production and inventory management, vacation relief for other planners, providing input for raw material planning, responding to production schedule inquiries, supporting the S&OP process, and participating in projects and other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales orders, customer demand, manufacturing capacity and inventory targets
Collaborate with Sales and Business Management to maintain inventory at optimal levels and adjust targets as needed
Act as a liaison between Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other groups to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflows
Assess requested changes in customer demand and provide feedback on product availability
Identify opportunities for improvement in order fulfillment, inventory management, and scheduling optimization
Analyze production schedules and customer demand to set economic run lengths for production assets
Provide regular status updates on production schedules and project timelines to management and affected departments
Serve as backup for other Planners as assigned
Respond to after-hours calls concerning production schedule, production orders and customer order commitments
Perform additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned
Education, Experience And Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or other relevant field required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations/engineering, planning, logistics, inventory management, and/or customer service. Experience with polymer manufacturing is a plus
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supply chain principles
Attention to detail for accurate data entry, schedule maintenance, and inventory tracking
Strong organizational and multitasking ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop effective solutions to production challenges
Experience with scheduling software and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis
Excellent project team membership and verbal/written communication skills
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and based in an office setting. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Some work may be required in operating units which may necessitate PPE such as safety glasses and hearing protection. Travel may be required (approximately 10%).
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
Notes:
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliate), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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Sr. Production Planner - Supply Optimization role at Westlake. The position is responsible for performing planning and scheduling activities for the Polyethylene Group at Westlake’s Houston corporate office. Responsibilities include updating and maintaining the production schedule, interacting with manufacturing, sales, and logistics for overall supply chain management, responding to availability inquiries, production and inventory management, vacation relief for other planners, providing input for raw material planning, responding to production schedule inquiries, supporting the S&OP process, and participating in projects and other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales orders, customer demand, manufacturing capacity and inventory targets
Collaborate with Sales and Business Management to maintain inventory at optimal levels and adjust targets as needed
Act as a liaison between Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other groups to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflows
Assess requested changes in customer demand and provide feedback on product availability
Identify opportunities for improvement in order fulfillment, inventory management, and scheduling optimization
Analyze production schedules and customer demand to set economic run lengths for production assets
Provide regular status updates on production schedules and project timelines to management and affected departments
Serve as backup for other Planners as assigned
Respond to after-hours calls concerning production schedule, production orders and customer order commitments
Perform additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned
Education, Experience And Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or other relevant field required
Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations/engineering, planning, logistics, inventory management, and/or customer service. Experience with polymer manufacturing is a plus
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supply chain principles
Attention to detail for accurate data entry, schedule maintenance, and inventory tracking
Strong organizational and multitasking ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop effective solutions to production challenges
Experience with scheduling software and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis
Excellent project team membership and verbal/written communication skills
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and based in an office setting. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Some work may be required in operating units which may necessitate PPE such as safety glasses and hearing protection. Travel may be required (approximately 10%).
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
Notes:
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliate), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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