Senior Supply Chain Raw Material Planner

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) is a global chemical leader producing differentiated chemistry solutions used in most major industries. With $9.7 billion in 2022 net sales and 13,300 employees worldwide, we partner with customers to solve their most critical business needs while making a positive community impact through The Celanese Foundation.

Senior Supply Chain Raw Material Planner | Hybrid| Celanese BudapestAs a Senior Supply Chain Raw Material Planner at Celanese, you'll lead tactical and strategic supply/demand/inventory optimization for our Engineered Materials (EM) business. You'll drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance supply chain efficiency, solve complex problems, and implement strategic solutions. This senior role offers significant influence on commercial operations within our EM business line.

• Lead optimization of daily and long-term supply/demand balance for EM products through strategic collaboration with Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, and Finance teams
• Develop sophisticated production and inventory plans aligned with strategic business imperatives
• Drive improvements in Constrained Consensus and Demand Forecast processes
• Optimize planning parameters in SAP to enhance supply chain performance
• Develop and implement strategic recommendations balancing cost, service levels, and business imperatives
• Partner with Network Optimization teams to establish and refine inventory targets
• Lead raw material forecasting processes and provide strategic inventory projections
• Mentor junior planners and serve as subject matter expert for SAP Material Master Data (MRP1-4)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5-7 years' experience in raw material planning, production scheduling, or procurement operations
• 3+ years of Finite Scheduling experience across raw material planning, purchasing, and logistics
• Advanced analytical skills with expertise in SAP, GIB tools, and Excel modeling
• Excellent communication skills in English and German
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex technical information
• Experience with MRP scheduling and inventory optimization
• Strategic thinker who anticipates market changes and develops proactive solutions
• Change agent who drives continuous improvement and challenges conventional approaches
• Resilient leader who inspires teams to overcome obstacles and deliver results
• Decisive problem-solver who effectively manages conflicts and builds consensus
• Expert in scenario planning and strategic risk management

• Flexible hybrid work model (2 days office/3 days remote)
• Comprehensive health insurance and cafeteria benefits
• Leadership development opportunities and mentoring programs
• Structured onboarding and continuous professional development
• Collaborative environment in our state-of-the-art green office in Budapest
• Opportunity to influence strategic direction in a global chemical industry leader