Olin Chemicals
Business Planner - Alkali and Chlorine Derivatives
Olin Chemicals, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Title:
Business Planner - Alkali and Chlorine DerivativesLocation:
Houston, TX
Salary:
$112,000 - 135,000 plus additional bonusSchedule:
Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote per week
Focus: In this role, you will serve as the liaison between the marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, customer service and other functions within Olin. This position drives operational effectiveness for the Alkali products (Caustic Soda, Bleach, KOH) or Chlorine Derivatives (Cl2, HCl, GCO), productivity improvements and margin optimization .Business Planner Essential Job Functions:Form close partnership with marketing, finance, plant staff, logistics, rail and terminal planners to help drive toward department and company objectives.Facilitate annual demand management and provide weekly financial performance tracking to cross-functional teams.Coordinate and develop rail shipment and terminal replenishment plans to maximize margin and sourcing optimization.Coordinate supply and demand balances to meet customer requirements and make appropriate adjustments to mitigate costs due to supply interruptions.Leverage existing tools and develop new tools to help gain efficiencies and increased visibility for business (Excel, Analysis for Office, Salesforce, Datasphere, etc.).Take ownership of data maintenance, sourcing, and suboptimal shipments.Manage product inventories to meet Business targets while ensuring customer sales are met.
Business Planner Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree*; Engineering, Chemistry, Business or related discipline preferred.5+ years of experience in a related role; Manufacturing, Supply Chain and/or Commercial experience preferred.Advanced working knowledge of Excel (logical functions, pivot tables, lookup and reference functions)Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills - verbal and written.Highly motivated, action-oriented, results-driven individual.Team-based problem-solving skills; strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred.
Strong Careers Grow Here Rooted in ourcorporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Business Planner - Alkali and Chlorine DerivativesLocation:
Houston, TX
Salary:
$112,000 - 135,000 plus additional bonusSchedule:
Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote per week
Focus: In this role, you will serve as the liaison between the marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, customer service and other functions within Olin. This position drives operational effectiveness for the Alkali products (Caustic Soda, Bleach, KOH) or Chlorine Derivatives (Cl2, HCl, GCO), productivity improvements and margin optimization .Business Planner Essential Job Functions:Form close partnership with marketing, finance, plant staff, logistics, rail and terminal planners to help drive toward department and company objectives.Facilitate annual demand management and provide weekly financial performance tracking to cross-functional teams.Coordinate and develop rail shipment and terminal replenishment plans to maximize margin and sourcing optimization.Coordinate supply and demand balances to meet customer requirements and make appropriate adjustments to mitigate costs due to supply interruptions.Leverage existing tools and develop new tools to help gain efficiencies and increased visibility for business (Excel, Analysis for Office, Salesforce, Datasphere, etc.).Take ownership of data maintenance, sourcing, and suboptimal shipments.Manage product inventories to meet Business targets while ensuring customer sales are met.
Business Planner Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree*; Engineering, Chemistry, Business or related discipline preferred.5+ years of experience in a related role; Manufacturing, Supply Chain and/or Commercial experience preferred.Advanced working knowledge of Excel (logical functions, pivot tables, lookup and reference functions)Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills - verbal and written.Highly motivated, action-oriented, results-driven individual.Team-based problem-solving skills; strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred.
Strong Careers Grow Here Rooted in ourcorporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.