Job Description

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. 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.

A Day in the Life

As the Logistics Operations Specialist you will be responsible for the Rail, Road & Intermodal and Marine logistics areas, ensuring the seamless integration of supply chain activities and the optimization of logistics operations across the entire LYB I&D organization in Europe. You act as both an operational and technical advisor to the LYB organization while serving as the operational owner for various logistics processes and vendor relationships. You take initiative independently and work cross-functionally to drive value creation, resolve operational issues, and develop effective logistics strategies. Additionally, you plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations, providing guidance to operational staff whenever needed. You continuously identify and promote process improvement opportunities, support departmental training initiatives, and contribute to the design and implementation of procedures and policies. Furthermore, you coordinate the flow of information, manage market and customer intelligence, and maintain logistics network data to support decision-making. Finally, you provide tactical logistics support to Supply Chain team members and business partners, helping to enhance operational performance and business outcomes.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Set-up (internal and external) performance review metrics and support efforts to achieve and maintain operational excellence, internally and with logistics vendors. Advance multiple initiatives to drive operational improvements and manage KPIs of logistics vendors.
• Serve as interface among the whole LYB organization to ensure the coordination of the logistics activities related to transport, survey and terminals.
• Share and advice operational knowledge and cooperate closely with all external vendors and internal clients.
• Instruct vendors and internal clients on operational requirements.
• Operate and instruct suppliers in accordance with transport regulations, national and international laws.
• Investigate & recommend QN/QI and QP's - Quality Notifications (complaints) from customers and (internal) stakeholders.
• Give advice on product off-specification situations (at plants, terminals and customers).
• Influences business and departmental results with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Operate with a high degree of knowledge regarding distribution systems and industry trends. Maintain advanced knowledge of the Enterprise system support tools and assists customers and vendors in full utilization of system tools.
• Assist in supporting and coaching the operational Supply Chain staff.

You Bring This Value

• University / college degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 years experience in a business or business related environment (preferably in the chemical or petrochemical industry).
• Good IT capabilities (SAP, MS Office)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
• Additional proficiency in another European language would be considered an advantage.

Competencies

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile:

You take independent initiative to work cross-functionally to drive value creation, resolve operational challenges, and develop effective strategies. In addition, you are able to actively identify and promote process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and operational performance. You are able to influence business and departmental outcomes, by leveraging both quantitative and qualitative data, providing valuable insights that support decision-making and contribute to achieving organizational objectives.

Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact Manoe Koningstein (Talent Acquisition Consultant) via manoe.koningstein@ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration.

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and one business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.

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Compensation Disclosure

The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for Netherlands (NL) payroll offers.

The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is €55,400.00 - €84,700.00. The starting compensation will be determined based on skills, experience and qualifications.