China LZA Planning Manager

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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

ROLE:

This role is responsible for supply planning, inventory management and production scheduling of LZA plants, related terminals, third parties, contract manufacturers and warehouses in China.  Core task is to ensure Supply Chain processes meet or exceed targeted levels of customer satisfaction, delivery, quality and cost-to-serve performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and provide guidance to LZA China Planning team in terms of team’s performance and career development.

• Accountable for China Supply Chain performance KPIs and OPEX.

• Continuous improve the effectiveness and cost efficiency of the LZA Supply Chain.

• Work effectively with Global Supply Chain in Asia, US and Europe to leverage opportunities and ensure supply reliability.

• Develop and maintain key business relationships to help LZ achieve its business growth with possible reduction on cost to serve.

• Leader for LZA China S&OE.

• Key stakeholder in monthly Asia S&OP meetings.

• Partner Business, Technology and Procurement to develop Southeast Asia localization plan.

• Provide monthly performance analysis and action plan.

• Other regional supply chain projects assigned by line manager.

REQUIREMENTS (education, experience, competencies and specific job requirements):

1. Education：

• Bachelor’s degree or above

2. Experience：        

• At least 8 years’ supply chain experiences in multinational companies, such as demand & supply planning, production scheduling, inventory control, logistics management, etc

• At least 3 years’ experience in leading team.

• Experience in Chemical industry or related industry is preferred.

• Experience in TQM, Lean Management is added advantage.

3. Main Core Competencies：

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Deliver Results

• Strategic Thinking

• Ability to lead and build team

• Commercial Acumen

• Communicate effectively

• Collaborate (locally and globally)

4. Knowledge, technical/professional skill:

• Advanced knowledge in SAP planning functions.

• Good data analysis skills, Excel and PBI.

• Project Management

• APICS certification will be a plus.

• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, comfortable in making decisions with ambiguous and complex information

• Hands-on, willing to work and meet tight deadliness under pressure

5. Language Skill:

            Fluent in English and Mandarin (verbal and written)

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