Shape the Future with Us.
Location: Hazelwood, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days on-site required)
Shift + Hours: Standard business hours
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a Supply Planner, you ensure a reliable and efficient supply plan that balances demand, capacity, and inventory across regions and business units. You collaborate across functions to maintain product availability and respond to changing conditions in a dynamic supply chain environment.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and manage a feasible supply plan balancing demand, production capacity, and inventory targets
- Ensure product availability by maintaining accurate planning parameters and proactively addressing supply–demand gaps
- Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by identifying risks and proposing mitigation actions
- Translate supply plans into actionable guidance for regional execution teams
- Validate near-term supply commitments and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve constraints
- Maintain accurate finished goods and raw material planning parameters in systems
- Drive alignment with commercial and manufacturing teams across regions
- Monitor and maintain key performance indicators such as service level, inventory targets, and production adherence
- Escalate supply issues to supply chain and business leadership when required
- Support external manufacturing partners and new product launches where applicable
Required Qualifications that Enables Your Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in supply planning or a related supply chain role
- Experience working in a chemical manufacturing or multi-plant chemical environment
- Proficiency with supply planning systems or S&OP platforms (e.g., OMP, o9, SAP IBP)
- Hands-on experience with SAP, ideally SAP S/4HANA
- Strong analytical skills including capacity evaluation, scenario modeling, and root cause analysis
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to manage disruptions and competing priorities
- Strong stakeholder collaboration and communication skills
- Solid business acumen and ability to balance trade-offs
Preferred Qualifications that Drives You Forward
- Experience in the chemical industry or complex manufacturing supply chains
- Exposure to integrated business planning (IBP) processes
- Experience working with external manufacturing partners
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work. In this hybrid role, your work environment includes:
- Working both on-site and remotely with global teams
- Use of computers and digital planning tools
- Engagement with manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders
- Adherence to safety and compliance standards
Benefits that Empower You
- Work in a respected, industry-leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway
- A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility
- Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions
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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
