Planning Supervisor/Warehouse Leader (Pasadena, TX, US, 77507) presso INEOS Styrolution

About INEOS Styrolution

 
INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

Current Opportunity

Job Title
Planning Supervisor/Warehouse Leader   
Grade
USA_35-SG USA INSTY 35   
Location
Pasadena, Texas - Polymers 

The Position: Planning Supervisor / Warehouse Leader
The Planning Supervisor / Warehouse Leader is responsible for ensuring cost-effective, on-time availability of product across a complex supply network of owned manufacturing sites, third-party toll manufacturers, warehouses, and trans-loading facilities. The role balances demand and supply to achieve working capital targets, while overseeing packaging and shipment of polymer products, managing on-site logistics contractors, ensuring SHE compliance in logistics areas, and handling warehouse complaints, specifically for the Bayport ASA Warehouse.

What you will do:

• Manage production planning, scheduling, and inventory activities to ensure on-time product availability across North America.
• Maintain targeted inventory levels and manage costs across company warehouses, tolling partners, and third-party facilities.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including performance of 3PL providers, contractors, railcar flows, SHE compliance, and cost management.
• Provide direction and reporting to commercial, customer service, raw material planning, and logistics teams to align supply with demand.
• Lead and support staff development, provide training, and participate in project work including systems testing.
• Represent the logistics function in audits, contract negotiations, and external partnerships while driving continuous improvement.

What you will bring:

Level of education & knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience in logistics infrastructure management and shipping/inventory processes.

Experience in general:

• Strong background in inventory management.
• Extensive production scheduling expertise.
• Knowledge of full supply chain processes from production to delivery.

Technical skills:

• Strong computer skills in Excel and MS Office applications.
• SAP proficiency (required).
• CPIM – APICS certification beneficial.
• Contractor management and negotiation skills.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial acumen, including cost control understanding.

Competencies, Behavioral skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards and enforce SHE requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Customer-focused, process-driven, and compliance-oriented.
• Ability to influence, mediate, and manage change effectively.

Direct reports:

• 2 direct reports.
• 32 indirect reports (3PL staff).
• Total: 34.

Physical demands:

• Ability to work across warehouse and logistics operations, including equipment oversight and railcar movement.
• Represent the logistics area during audits and inspections.

Performance Indicators:

• Net working capital target achievement (inventory).
• SHE performance.
• Inventory accuracy.
• Sales forecast accuracy.
• Production schedule optimization.
• On-time customer delivery.
• Freight cost optimization.
• Aged inventory minimization.
• Budget adherence and logistics cost savings.

The Location:
This opportunity is located at the INEOS Styrolution Bayport ASA - Pasadena, Texas.

Compensation & Benefits:

INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

Your INEOS Styrolution Recruitment Team