Global Demand Controller, GME

Job description

Segment

Downstream
Role synopsis

Support Global Marine & Energy (GME) lubricant business in delivering strategic goals through managing the resolution of global KPIs and issues related to Demand Controlling and supply forecast process.
Req ID

79678BR
Location

United Kingdom - South East - Pangbourne
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

·  Responsible to establish KPI's supporting the delivery of the functional objectives by working with the Regional Demand Managers and Regional Demand Analysts as a part of annual my plan process.
·  Support the Regional Demand Managers and Business Integrator in preparation for the Regional Demand Reviews, Supply hand-offs & Supply reviews as well as the overall IR process providing timely and relevant input by acting as the central point of contact for the Global Demand team.
·  Represents Demand in the monthly Product Management Review (PMR), socialises actions, insights and Marketing plan with the rest of the team. Feeds the Demand Review process with insights from the PMR. Informs the Global Demand Planning Analyst with insights and changes in portfolio assumptions.
·  Responsible for the effective management of the GME product offer and business strategies. Drive best in class execution of GME portfolio management striking the right balance between product availability and working capital targets.
·  Drives CI intentions linked to SLOB process globally. Drives and tracks provisions reductions through facilitation of the regional action plans gleaning insights linked to product offer. Supports supply chain in reducing working capital through enhancing insights around the Supply forecasting process.
·  Develop the LBM operating manual through procedure management and understanding tools, inputs and outputs of LBM Demand processes.
·  Manage resource deployment requests within the Demand team for the Operating units being served.
·  Governance for the Demand Team Projects & activities supporting business strategy.
·  Support the continuous improvement agenda and action plans (training packs and LBM cook book, ensure documentation up to date, design share point and upkeep,
·  standardise reporting, assist the regions with audits, update process and procedures),
·  Establish best in class demand plan process and procedures underpinning a capable LBM process in GME.
·  Drive standardisation of the regional ways of working, sharing best practices and finds the right level of centralisation.
·  Manage the Streamline process for GME ensuring that any changes in systems/processes (Introduction of IP&L, Launch pad integration) are highlighted to the streamline community and that all appropriate training is provided via the PLA central team.
·  Animate in coordination with the Global Demand Manager My Plan, PDP, PSP (performance, development and safety plan) processes for the demand team.
·  Police and manage the Demand team's continuous improvement agenda. Champion emerging Issues within the Demand team and support the drive for resolution.
·  Lead the simplification and standardisation agenda with a heavy focus on harmonising ways of working between Central and Regional Demand Analyst communities.
·  Provide key intelligence to the Global Demand Planning Analyst in the production of the supply forecast and intelligence hand offs to the GSC envelopes.
·  Ownership for management and CI behind Demand team sharepoint including management of the Marine operations manual, holiday charts, HSSE folder, ensuring updates are communicated to the relevant parts of the organisation.
·  Proactively supports the Demand team communication strategy by cascading success stories through the business . Initial focus being around value add or efficiency wins. KEY CHALLENGES:
·  Working with remote teams within the region and outside of the region.
·  Driving Continuous Improvement in Demand Planning & service excellence.

Essential Education

·  University degree in Business, Engineering or Science
Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Demonstrated success in driving improvements in Forecast Accuracy at both Product Group and SKU level
·  Demonstrated ability to influence diverse cultures and dispersed teams
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

The Downstream Segment is responsible for the supply and trading, refining, marketing and transportation of crude oil and petroleum products to wholesale and retail customers. We market our products in over 100 countries, operating primarily in Asia, Europe and North America but also in Australia, Africa and Central and South America.
Application close date

02-Jun-2017
Sub-category

Strategic Sales / Key Account Management
Job category

Sales
Countries (State/Region)

United Kingdom - South East

Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Expertise in customer service & performance management, forecasting, demand planning, supply chain management and performance management.
·  Substantial business operational expertise and strong commercial acumen.
·  Ability to network at all levels of the organisation.
·  Strong project management, problem solving and decision making skills.
·  Proven ability to influence and improve existing forecasting processes based on consensus and unbiased results
·  Proficient in Excel, Access, working knowledge of forecasting systems
·  Expertise in S&OP processes
·  Track record of delivering performance and completing change programmes through to value benefit.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

·  This is a UK, Pangbourne based position.