Analyst - Planning & Optimization

Purpose/Introduction

To provide analytical and operational support in optimization of petrochemical and polymers feedstock streams, Planning and scheduling of petrochemical product line. The role prepares production planning inputs, develops production schedules, performs mass balance analysis, and contributes data to support commercial and operational decision -making.

Responsibilities

Performs the activities, may include but not limited to:
• Prepares short- to medium-term production plans that balance customer demand, plant capabilities,
inventory levels, and maintenance constraints.
• Develops and issues weekly and monthly production schedules for the related products.
• Tracks, monitors execution of the production schedules, identifies deviations and reports findings for
appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepares scenario comparisons and “what if” cases to support planning reviews.
• Collects and validates data needed for feedstock optimization and mass balance models converting both
petrochemical/hydrocarbons and polymers feedstock streams.
• Perform preliminary analysis and feedstock allocation scenarios, including Swaps, alternative sourcing, and
related aspects
• Supports mass balance updates by entering data and validating results.
• Assists in consolidating economics/margin figures for feedstock evaluation.
• Gather operational, supply and demand data and transform it into dashboards, tables and KPIs for planning
decision support
• Prepares regular reports on feedstock utilization, production plans, inventories and capacity utilization.
• Highlights abnormalities or trends.
• Coordinates with operations, logistics/distribution, sales and business development to gather requires data
and clarifies assumptions used in the planning and feedstock modeling.
• Supports planning and optimization meetings with required material and analysis
• Participating in S&OP and ES&OP meetings to align production capabilities with commercial demand
• Undertakes accountabilities in the operational excellence process as set out in the schedule of responsibilities.
• Contributes to the processes of continuous improvement for the area assigned.
• Perform any other relevant task as directed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s of Science/Engineering

Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Skills/Performance Indicators

• Must be from a petrochemical environment.

• Excellent in MS Spreadsheets.

• Proficient in tools like Aspen PIMS, SAP, or similar is highly preferred.

• Strong commercial acumen, analytics, and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

S-Chem is considered one of the pioneer companies in developing the industrial foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically the petrochemical industry. The objective is to lead the way for the private sector to invest through the petrochemical industry.