Sr. Production Planner - Supply Optimization

The Sr. Production Planner - Supply Optimization is responsible for performing planning and scheduling activities for the Polyethylene Group at Westlake's Houston corporate office, including updating and maintaining the production schedule, interacting with manufacturing, sales, and logistics groups, and providing input for raw material planning.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales orders, customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and inventory targets
• Work closely with Sales and Business Management to maintain inventory at optimal levels and develop options for adjusting targets as needed
• Act as a liaison between Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other groups to resolve issues and ensure smooth workflows
• Assess requested changes in customer demand and provide feedback on product availability
• Identify opportunities for improvement in order fulfillment, inventory management, and scheduling optimization
• Analyze production schedules and customer demand to set economic run lengths for the production assets
• Provide regular status updates on production schedules and project timelines to management and other affected departments
• Serve as backup for other Planners as assigned
• Respond to after normal working hour calls concerning production schedule, production orders, and customer order commitments

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Relocation Assistance
• Stock Options