Planning & Business Optimization Expert, Circular Economy Solutions (m/f/d)
About the role
Hours: Full-Time
Type of Contract: Permanent
Make Transformation Real!
Passionate about a sustainable future? Curious about circularity in plastics? Ready to drive meaningful change and unlock profitable growth as we step into a new year? If you're looking for accelerated growth in a transformative environment—embracing the challenges and joys of the journey—this is your moment. Join our team and be part of the change!
We are currently looking for a Planning & Business Optimization Expert Circular Economy Solutions (CES) (m/f/d) to join the team, reporting to Head of Product Asset Management & Supply Chain CES. In this role, you will lead the short-medium term planning process aligning demand and supply to ensure financial optimization of the mechanical recycling assets. You will maximize the business potential from feedstock to recyclates and compounds, managing the complexities across material flows such as side streams, wastes with a holistic business optimization view. Working closely with Supply Chain Manager CES, you will prioritize and steer sales and production volumes for maximum profitability.
Your main responsibilities:
* Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring business alignment, preparing short to mid-term plans for approval, and addressing deviations for continuous improvement
* Optimize production cycles and sourcing decisions through scenario analysis to maximize profitability
* Identify and drive profit improvement initiatives
* Support Head of Product Asset Management & Supply Chain CES with commercial guidelines and pricing approvals
* First contact point for tactical decisions on planning and business execution
About you
* Master’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
* Fluency in English and German at business level
* 8+ years of experience in commercial, business, operations or supply chain
* Excellent analytical and conceptual skills to enable fact-based decision-making and robust business case development
* Strong attention on number accuracy and good understanding of P/L principles
* Proven expertise in S&OP, with experience across different steps of S&OP process, ideally combining business, supply chain and finance know-how
* Master on usage of data analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI, SAP (afo)
* Resilient to stress, fast paced, adaptable to uncertainties
* Good influencing skills, being able to simplify complex situations for clear communication and decision-making
Join a team where your expertise will drive impactful decisions, shape the future of CES, and make circularity real. Alongside passionate CES teams, you'll be part of a talented global Product Asset Management and Business Optimization group, offering you exceptional opportunities for career development and growth. If you're ready to embrace this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every requirement—because a strong attitude to learn and grow is what truly matters.
Our offer
Borealis has competitive compensation and benefits which you can read more about on our Career Page.
We offer competitive compensation based on the collective labor agreement, starting at EUR88.800 annual gross salary (based on 38 hrs/week) and a yearly bonus.
For this role in Vienna we also offer:
* Free parking and good public transportation connection
* Fitness allowance
Application Process
If you're excited about the prospect of joining our team and being a part of Making It Real, please submit your application via the “apply now” button in the job posting to apply directly.
If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Preslmaier, (claudia.preslmaier@borealisgroup.com).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.
At Borealis, we are committed to an equal recruitment process. We value diversity, and all applicants & employees are treated fairly and equally. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
The hiring process
* Get in touch
* We get to know each other
* Proposal & agreement
* Make It Real
The selection process may vary based on position & profile. Our Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide detailed insights into the specific procedure once we connect with you regarding your application.
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