Analyst - Planning & Optimization

Company Overview

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC operates through its joint ventures in the Eastern Province Industrial City of Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia, including Saudi Chevron Phillips Company (SCP), Jubail Chevron Phillips Company (JCP), and Saudi Polymers Company (SPCo). These ventures focus on advancing the petrochemical and polymers industry in the region.

Role Purpose

This role involves providing analytical and operational support to optimize feedstock streams for petrochemical and polymer products. Key tasks include production planning, scheduling, mass balance analysis, and data preparation to support commercial and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create short- to medium-term production plans integrating customer demand, plant capabilities, inventory, and scheduled maintenance.
• Develop and distribute weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Monitor schedule adherence, identify deviations, and communicate for necessary corrective actions.
• Conduct scenario analyses and "what if" studies for planning evaluations.
• Gather, validate, and input data for optimizing feedstock and mass balance models covering petrochemical and polymer streams.
• Analyze feedstock allocation scenarios, including swaps and alternative sourcing options.
• Support mass balance updates through data entry and result validation.
• Assist in compiling economic and margin analyses related to feedstock assessment.
• Process operational, supply, and demand data into dashboards, tables, and KPIs for enhanced decision-making.
• Prepare periodic reports on feedstock usage, production planning, inventory status, and capacity utilization, highlighting trends and irregularities.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, sales, and business development teams to collect necessary data and clarify planning assumptions.
• Provide analytical materials and support for planning and optimization meetings.
• Engage in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Executive S&OP meetings to harmonize production capabilities with market demand.
• Fulfill operational excellence responsibilities as defined and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering disciplines such as Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Experience in the petrochemical sector is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with Aspen PIMS, SAP, or similar planning and optimization software is highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial understanding coupled with analytical skills and ability to coordinate cross-functionally.
• Competence in reading and interpreting business publications, technical documents, and regulatory guidelines.
• Capability to write reports and formal business communications effectively.
• Effective presentation skills for engaging with management, clients, and various stakeholders.

Additional Information

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is a pioneer in establishing the petrochemical industry foundation within Saudi Arabia's private sector, aiming to lead growth and industrial development in the Kingdom.