Master Planner Europe

Master Planner Europe (Lubrizol Additives)

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.

Travel: 10% Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid Location: London (UK) or Rouen (France)

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.