Analyst Planning & Optimization

About Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG)

Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG), in partnership with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC through its wholly-owned affiliate Arabian Chevron Phillips Petrochemical Company (ACP), operates two 50/50 joint ventures in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Chevron Phillips Company (SCP) and Jubail Chevron Phillips Company (JCP). Additionally, SIIG is involved in Saudi Polymers Company (SPCo), a third joint venture jointly owned by ACP and National Petrochemical Company (Petrochem).

Role Overview

The Analyst Planning & Optimization provides analytical and operational support for the optimization of petrochemical and polymer feedstock streams, as well as the planning and scheduling of petrochemical product lines. This full-time role involves preparing production planning inputs, developing production schedules, performing mass balance analysis, and contributing data to support commercial and operational decision-making in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare short- to medium-term production plans that balance customer demand, plant capabilities, inventory levels, and maintenance constraints.
• Develop and issue weekly and monthly production schedules for related products.
• Track and monitor the execution of production schedules, identify deviations, and report findings for appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare scenario comparisons and “what if” cases to support planning reviews.
• Collect and validate data required for feedstock optimization and mass balance models, converting both petrochemical/hydrocarbon and polymer feedstock streams.
• Perform preliminary analysis and feedstock allocation scenarios, including swaps, alternative sourcing, and related aspects.
• Support mass balance updates by entering data and validating results.
• Assist 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.
• Prepare regular reports on feedstock utilization, production plans, inventories, and capacity utilization, highlighting abnormalities or trends.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics/distribution, sales, and business development to gather required data and clarify assumptions used in planning and feedstock modeling.
• Support planning and optimization meetings with required material and analysis.
• Participate in S&OP and ES&OP meetings to align production capabilities with commercial demand.
• Undertake accountabilities in the operational excellence process as set out in the schedule of responsibilities.
• Contribute to the processes of continuous improvement for the assigned area.
• Perform any other relevant task as directed.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic industrial setting focused on petrochemical and polymer production.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Analyst Planning & Optimization role are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.