Senior Raw Material 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with 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 EM product in line with entire EM 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
• Maintain planning parameters data in system. (Lead time, Min lot size, Safety stock)
• 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 EM Americas SAP Material Master Data (tabs MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP4)
• Full back up for other EM Americas Raw Material 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, Champions customer focus and service within Operations and supply chain managing processes.

• Ensures smooth functioning of end-to-end supply chains through effective planning processes and business integration.
• Provide RM forecast/requirements to procurement team.

Qualifications

• Experience w/ SAP preferred
• Degree in Supply Chain Mgmt., Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• 4-5 Year of related experience in a manufacturing and or supply chain planning
• Finite inventory planning  experience (E.g.: Combination of raw material, deployment from plant to warehouse (finished goods), and execution)
• APICS certification preferred
• Experience w/ advanced planning / scheduling solutions preferred (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder)
• Experience in a chemical compounding environment preferred
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills required