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With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB 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. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.\nCome Join an Inclusive Team\nThe APS Central Operations Planner balances supply and demand against manufacturing and supply chain capacity to build the optimal operating plan through Integrated Business Planning. 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In lieu of degree, 6-10 years minimum of relevant experience required.\nAdvanced Excel proficiency, including data analysis, cleansing, reporting, visualization, and error resolution.\nExperience with supply and demand planning systems, SAP, IBP, Power BI, and Analysis for Office preferred.\nMinimum of five years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, business planning and analysis, business management, or sales.\nStrong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders around the operating plan.\nSelf-directed and results-oriented, with strong problem-solving and influencing skills.\nDemonstrated systems-thinking capability and understanding of end-to-end supply and demand planning impacts..\nWhat We Offer\nEnjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role with meaningful customer engagement.\nGrow your career through challenging opportunities and professional development.\nCollaborate with industry experts and a customer-focused, high-performing team.\nWork with innovative products and solutions that deliver real value to customers.\nGreat compensation package:\nCompetitive salary, merit increases + STI %\nDental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program\n401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%\nRetirement (Pension) Plan\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nLife, AD&D and LTD Insurance\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nVacation and Holidays\nEducational Assistance\nCompetencies\nDrive Innovation\nTechnical Skills\nGrow Capabilities\nPromote Inclusion\nMotivational Fit\nBuild Partnerships\nDeliver Results\nLearn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell\nStay Connected!\nVisit our LYB Website\nFollow us on LinkedIn and Instagram\nLike us on Facebook\nSubscribe to our YouTube channelLyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. 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