Supply Chain Planner

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

The Supply Chain Planner role will have responsibility for both tactical and strategic balancing of supply/demand/inventory for the Acetyl Chain (AC) business line portfolio.  This individual must collaborate effectively across all functional groups and the broader Acetyl Chain (AC) Core with a strong drive for results.  The role will require quick but effective analysis of complex problems for recommendations in line with strategic business imperatives.  A strong focus on communication and the free flow of information is important for success in this role.  This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals with high level technical skills to gain exposure to the commercial functions of the AC business line.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Alternative Sourcing, Manufacturing team, Logistics, Logistics Procurement, RPM's, FP&A and other Celanese planners to optimize both tactical (daily) and strategic (long term) supply/demand balance for AC product in line with entire Acetyl Chain strategic business imperatives
• Maintain production and inventory plans based on inventory targets and strategic business imperatives
• Provide input for approval of Constrained Consensus Demand Forecast based upon known supply constraints
• Provide and execute recommendations that consider cost, service levels and strategic business imperatives
• Work with Network Optimization resources to determine inventory targets aligned with network capability and strategic business imperatives
• Maintain AC Americas SAP Material Master Data (tabs MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP4)
• Maintain AC Americas SAP Allocation Tables (set up, turn on, turn off)
• Full back up for other AC Americas Planner

• Bachelor's degree required - Engineering or Business w/ Supply Chain focus preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in planning or manufacturing
• High level analytical skills
• SAP experience plus advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical information to key stakeholders (Regional business leaders, Manufacturing leaders, Procurement, Logistics ops, Customer Service)
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively with a willingness to make decisions
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies desirable