Inventory Planner

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY The position is responsible for performing inventory management activities for the Polyethylene Group utilizing a model based inventory management system. It will require interaction with sales, customer service, production planners, business managers, and logistics for the purpose of overall inventory management. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversee and plan inventory at warehouses and terminals to meet customer demand Maintain route and lead-time parameters in scheduling model Work together with Production Planners and Shipping Coordinator to meet customer demand supplied from warehouses and terminals Respond daily to changes in customer demand and take action to maintain optimal inventories Create and update stock transfer orders as needed Communicate proactively with Sales and Customer Experience teams on product availability at warehouses and terminals Coordinate with Product Management to ensure safety stock levels are aligned with business needs Provide routine reports on inventory to Product Management for their review Backup other positions as needed Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree (Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or IS/IT preferred). Relevant work experience will also be considered. Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or customer service. Must have excellent computer skills with emphasis in model based inventory management and database systems. Must be detail-oriented and proficient at data gathering, data analysis, and time management Experience using planning and scheduling systems or forecast management systems in the process industries preferred Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, and Microsoft Office applications Strong interpersonal communication skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. 10% travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com