Operations Specialist, Truck
Company: LyondellBasell Industries
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
Supply Chain is a customer-focused Center of Excellence providing
industry-leading service while delivering differential value to the
business, today and into the future. We separate our Supply Chain
functions into several areas; these include logistics, customer
fulfillment, services, trade compliance, and support for business
processes and systems.
As a member of our dynamic Supply Chain team, you will play a
critical role in helping us supply our products to a global
customer base. In this individual contributor role, you will be
responsible for directing the logistics operations and management
of Logistics Service Provider (LSP) services to meet the needs of
LyondellBasell from a total cost and service prospective. During a
typical day, you will support all logistics operations for truck
movements to ensure LyondellBasell is supplied with uninterrupted
service.
This position reports to the Commercial Logistics Manager and is
located at our North American Headquarters in Downtown Houston. The
position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, 401K matching,
generous benefits package, pension plan, parking subsidy and
employee discounts.
Roles & Responsibilities
Manage domestic truck movements in support of North America
Manufacturing operations.
Act as a main point of contact for Account Specialists, Plant
Logistics Specialists, Operations Planners, Manufacturing, Sales,
Marketing, Logistics Commercial, and third party Logistics Service
Providers (LSP) concerning all domestic truck shipments.
Manage and effectively control all applicable logistic operations
for the assigned mode to create competitive advantage in cost and
service.
Provide specialized analytical support to monitor and achieve
continuous improvement quality, service, and cost performance;
measure non-optimal costs.
Conduct operational meetings as necessary with applicable LSP to
review operational performance and metrics. Lead or participate in
scheduled LSP audits as applicable.
Ensure LyondellBasell is adequately supplied with uninterrupted
services at the most favorable competitive value and in all
conditions.
Facilitate effective collaboration with Logistics Business
Consultants in the qualification and assessment of suppliers of
transportation services to ensure customer service levels are
maintained.
Responsible for monitoring and adjusting to market conditions, new
technology, best practices, and trends in supply markets.
Perform assigned tasks within Quality Notifications ensuring
acceptable root cause analysis, corrective/preventative action, and
timely closure. Record, trend, and communicate monthly performance
metrics.
Maintain world-class transportation knowledge by staying abreast of
legislative and regulatory activities and of new developments in
transportation through contacts with peers in various carrier and
shipper organizations, including DOT and FMCSA.
Monitor and track Premium Freight across all modes of
transportation.
Maintain Goal Zero performance on Personal Safety, Logistics
Compliance, and Wrong Product Shipped.
Operate with a solution-oriented mindset with regard to process
improvements; Assist with change implementation for extended system
improvements or other logistics projects.
Partner with peers to provide solutions, guidance to resolve
logistics or business related problems.
Model LyondellBasell core competencies with internal and external
customers/suppliers.
Min. Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' relevant, industry
related experience.
The ideal candidate will have demonstratable knowledge of order
entry systems, tracking systems, delivery planning, rail and truck
operations and an understanding of manufacturing capabilities.
Able to possess good judgment in problem solving, knowledge of
company, product movements and inventory, logistics and
transportation operations, company products.
A Bachelor's degree is required.
Willingness to work flexible work schedule is required.
High initiative and ability to work independently.
This role is expected to travel and/or attend external events up to
20%.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills to interact with both external and internal
customers.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills for
problem resolution and decision making.
Able to maintain professionalism and prioritize responsibilities in
a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Composed in time-sensitive situations, comfortable delivering
difficult news.
Proficient in MS Office, SAP, Bourque, Inventory Management tools
(i.e. IBP, SAP APO).
Competencies
Builds effective teamsCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer
focusDemonstrates courageDrives resultsEnsures
accountabilityInstills trust and exemplifies integrity
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB): As a leader in the global chemical
industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best
operated and most valued company in our industry. The company's
products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable
solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and
fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets.
LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and
inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the
communities where we operate and our future workforce. The company
takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus.
LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions
and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and
decarbonization. In 2022, LyondellBasell was named as one of
FORTUNE Magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth
consecutive year. For more information, please visit
www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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