Regional Supply Planner - Europe
Posted 9 days 7 hours ago by Lubrizol Corporation
Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site required)
Shift + Hours: Standard business hours
How You'll Make an ImpactIn this role, you will:
- Develop and manage a feasible supply plan balancing demand, production capacity, and inventory targets
- Ensure product availability by maintaining accurate planning parameters and proactively addressing supply-demand gaps
- Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by identifying risks and proposing mitigation actions
- Translate supply plans into actionable guidance for regional execution teams
- Validate near-term supply commitments and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve constraints
- Maintain accurate finished goods and raw material planning parameters in systems
- Drive alignment with commercial and manufacturing teams across regions
- Monitor and maintain key performance indicators such as service level, inventory targets, and production adherence
- Escalate supply issues to supply chain and business leadership when required
- Support external manufacturing partners and new product launches where applicable
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in supply planning or a related supply chain role
- Experience working in a chemical manufacturing or multi-plant chemical environment
- Proficiency with supply planning systems or S&OP platforms (e.g., OMP, o9, SAP IBP)
- Hands on experience with SAP, ideally SAP S/4HANA
- Strong analytical skills including capacity evaluation, scenario modeling, and root cause analysis
- Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to manage disruptions and competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder collaboration and communication skills
- Solid business acumen and ability to balance trade offs
- Experience in the chemical industry or complex manufacturing supply chains
- Exposure to integrated business planning (IBP) processes
- Experience working with external manufacturing partners
At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. In this hybrid role, your work environment includes:
- Working both on-site and remotely with global teams
- Use of computers and digital planning tools
- Engagement with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders
- Adherence to safety and compliance standards
- Work in a respected, industry leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway
- A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility
- Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions