LyondellBasell (LYB) is hiring a Director, Commercial Scheduling & Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping our future integrated supply, trading, and asset optimization model. You will lead and manage our global commercial scheduling operations, ensuring seamless execution of commodity movements, accurate inventory management, and optimized commercial outcomes while serving as a key liaison between trading, supply, and external partners.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a key senior architect and partner in designing LYB’s future state of Integrated Supply, Trading and Asset Optimization.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global organization of commercial schedulers.
- Establish best practices for scheduling management across global marine and non-marine operations.
- Align operational activities with trading strategies, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk management.
- Drive continuous improvement in CTRM (Commodity Risk Trading Management) systems, logistics processes, and cost modeling.
- Oversee coordination of product movements to third parties, supporting traders in execution.
- Optimize pipeline utilization through analytics and scheduling best practices.
- Model and maintain run-outs of terminals, caverns, pipelines, and other product storage facilities.
- Oversee marine scheduling activities including vessel nominations, inventory forecasting, load plan generation, and event recording.
- Lead teams involved in complex logistics operations such as product blending, lightering, and multi-port load/re-load and discharge.
- Maintain deep organizational expertise in scheduling mechanics and risk mitigation.
- Act as the primary escalation point for counterparties.
What We're Looking For
- 12+ years of experience in commodity scheduling, chartering, logistics, or commercial operations.
- Proven experience managing global teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
- Strong background in both marine and non-marine scheduling operations.
- Track record of managing costs, resolving disputes, and optimizing scheduling operations.
- Experience with CTRM systems and inventory forecasting tools.
- Expertise in marine logistics, port operations, and vessel assurance.
- Financial acumen with ability to model and manage variable costs.
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience in trading and supply integration.
- Analytical mindset with ability to forecast, optimize, and mitigate risks.
Technical Stack
- CTRM (Commodity Risk Trading Management) systems
- Inventory forecasting tools
Team & Environment
You will lead a multidisciplinary team and organization of commercial schedulers. This role reports through the Integrated Supply, Trading, and Optimization organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs
- 6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
- 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
- Comprehensive Well-being Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% discount on LYB stock)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Bravo Rewards Program
- Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages
- Professional Development opportunities
- Competitive Vacation Policies
- Global Adoption Policy
- Matching Gifts Program
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
