Global E2E Planning Functional and Data Expert Lead

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Global E2E Planning Functional and Data Expert Lead

The job holder will coordinate a small team of functional planning experts to ensure that the needs of Castrol’s planning processes and requirements are met during the design, configuration and deployment of SAP S4 Hana around the world.

In this role You will:

• Have a deep and wide understanding of Castrol’s planning processes as applied and integrated across the digital world, with depth of knowledge in applicable ERP static and transactional data source systems, flows and use by the Global Planning System (Kinaxis Rapid Response), as well as flows back into the ERPs through closed loop. The role will lead a small team of 3 within the global S&OP Excellence team to be the custodians and owners of the Planning design and implementation of SAP S4 Hana ERP across all geographies.
• Ensure the SAP S4 Hana solution which replaces SAP instances and JDE, will maintain or improve the planning outcomes through appropriate process linkages between SAP S4 Hana with the Global Planning processes and system (Kinaxis RR) to meet Castrol customer expectations and the requirements of the business in optimising cost and inventory.
• Ensure the future ERP is set-up and configured to optimise the wider digital ecosystem; in particular improving the Kinaxis planning system for end to end planning orchestration. This will involve standardising Castrol planning processes, crafting and working with the global Quantum team to ensure the required efficient and effective data flows into and out of Kinaxis Rapid Response to support appropriate planning and inventory deployment in order to meet and prioritise Castrol’s customers’ needs.
• Work extensively with a wider team of internal and external technology and digital guides and will need to collaborate closely to ensure the functional needs of Castrol planning teams across the PUs.

What You will need to be successful:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in End 2 End Planning Management with the Castrol business, preferably in a global or multi-regional environment
• Deep expertise and knowledge of ERP systems (SAP and JDE)
• Excellent proficiency and knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response planning system across demand and supply planning areas
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a collaborative data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Certifications: APICS CSCP, CPIM, or similar certification is highly desirable.

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Operations, Business process architecture, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Demand Management, Design Thinking, Goal Setting, Influencing, Lean Practices, Managing change, Managing Performance, Project and programme management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Workload Prioritization

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