Master Planner Europe (Lubrizol Additives)

Travel: 10% 

Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid 

Location: London (UK) or Rouen (France) 

How You’ll Make an Impact:  

As a Master Planner Europe, you will develop and manage a consented 12-week Supply Master Plan that aligns with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) production, supply, and inventory plans. You will collaborate across functions to balance demand and supply while ensuring execution excellence. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Balance supply and demand for master production schedule key items within the 0-12 week horizon. 

• Drive alignment between the Master Plan, manufacturing requirements, procurement activities, and S&OP plans. 

• Identify, communicate, and resolve supply and demand imbalances to maintain continuity of supply. 

• Lead supply discussions during Sales and Operations Execution meetings and support risk mitigation activities. 

• Monitor schedule-to-plan performance and perform root cause analysis on planning deviations. 

• Own planning master data, including lot sizes, lead times, material availability settings, and safety stock inputs. 

• Facilitate stakeholder alignment on inventory strategies and finished goods stocking policies. 

• Collaborate with demand controllers, production teams, procurement, and commercial stakeholders to respond to market changes. 

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field. 

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning or scheduling within a chemical or manufacturing environment. 

• Experience working in a mature S&OP and Sales & Operations Execution environment. 

• Knowledge of Kinaxis, SAP, or equivalent planning systems. 

• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

• Fluency in English and French. 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward 

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification. 

• Experience in inventory management, production scheduling, or manufacturing operations. 

Benefits that Empower You 

• Competitive compensation and benefits package. 

• Professional development and career growth opportunities. 

• Inclusive and collaborative global work environment. 

• Meaningful work supporting innovative and sustainable chemical solutions. 

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