Jacob Burr

About Jacob Burr

Global S & OP Specialist at SABIC with over 10 years of experience in supply chain and production planning within the chemical industry. Focused on aligning short-term planning with long-term objectives, managing global supply strategies, and mitigating risks to ensure business continuity. Skilled in financial analysis, scenario planning, and team leadership, with a proven ability to optimize inventory and enhance operational efficiency. At SABIC, contributed to increased off-spec consumption projects and supported supply chain integration across business units to achieve a positive cash impact. Dedicated to fostering collaboration between commercial and manufacturing teams, enhancing connectedness, and delivering value-driven solutions in complex operational environments.

Experience

1. Global s & Op Specialist

   SABIC

   Aug 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Own the global resin planning strategies for the LNP & Copolymer product lines, aligning short-term tactical decisions to long-term business objectives• Serve as the primary liaison between commercial and manufacturing teams, positioning resources and capacity to meet quarterly sales targets• Proactively mitigate risks from planned and unplanned production outages through strategic inventory builds and safety stock utilization• Drive communication with other business units under the SABIC umbrella, helping negotiate contracts and manage the supply of key feedstocks such as Polycarbonate• Enhance connectedness between functions, delivering on projects such as increased off-spec consumption ($4 million positive cash impact in 2025) and reduction of aged inventory• Actively manage fulfilling global demand in the most efficient way possible, navigating increased tariffs, ever-changing X-BU dynamics, and leading the Copol Crisis and Value Teams

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor's degree, Supply Chain Management

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Creative Writing
• Marketing Strategy
• Onboarding
• Social Media Marketing
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Logistics Management
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Supply Chain Management
• Market Research
• Facebook
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Research
• Internal Audit
• Time Management
• Google Docs