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 Impact

In 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
Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications that Drives You Forward
  • 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
Benefits that Empower You
  • 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