DRP & Supply Planner English/ German (fix term)

Bei bp haben wir nur eins im Kopf: die Energie von morgen. Wir wollen Energie neu denken, damit wir bis spätestens 2050 NetZero erreichen. Wir setzen dabei auf die Kompetenz und Leidenschaft unserer rund 66.000 Mitarbeiter:innen weltweit, davon ca. 4.000 in Deutschland. Sie sichern jeden Tag mit den Produkten und Dienstleistungen unserer Marken bp, Aral und Castrol die Energie und Mobilität für Millionen Menschen – heute und in Zukunft.

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

Join our Team and advance your career as a DRP & Supply Planner (fix term, parental cover until 2027.03.01)

• creates a robust and achievable 24-month production plan for finished goods and all intermediate oils.
• creates a robust and feasible packed goods deployment plan of what needs to be shipped from the source plant location across the distribution network to ensure that stock availability is maximised, and stock obsolescence is minimized to meet customer service and operational targets.
• is responsible for managing the production planning processes for the items manufactured within their sku portfolio, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and inventory targets..
• reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develops and actions Continuous Improvement (CI) plans.
• manages the demand inputs into SNP from the business Market Demand Managers to ensure using the right demand signals
• works directly with the Market Demand Managers to ensure that the sales forecasts in Kinaxis Maestro are robust and reflect the latest demand plans of the business.
• works directly with the business Demand Managers to ensure demand control processes are in place and effective and that any changes to the demand forecasts are understood.
• reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes RCA and develops and actions CI plans.
• agrees with the manufacturing teams what should be scheduled for production in the following week based on the production plan and available production capacity and material.
• works with the plant material planning teams to ensure the correct stocking policy is adopted for bulk intermediate oils and the right levels of safety stocks are being planned.
• reviews SLOBS and Excess stocks monthly, takes corrective actions, completes RCA and develops and actions CI plans.
• represents planning in monthly market S&OP meetings and weekly demand control meetings.
• ensures inventory levels at SKU level are maintained to agreed target levels.
• manages demand for outside the envelope/region.
• works closely with the NPI & Product Coordinators to ensure that product plans are reflected in the production plans and are executed to agreed timelines and deliverables e.g. managing then phase in and phase out of stocks.
• calculates plant ABCD classification to identify production priorities.

• validates all warehouse ABCD classifications and packed goods safety stocks for their SKUs as part of the central Stock Mix Optimisation (SMO) process.

• works with Master Data Administrators and Plant Schedulers to ensure that planning master data is accurate and reflects reality with regular reviews in place to drive improvements.

• supports as necessary to manage any crisis and continuity of supply disruptions, including participation on Business Continuity Teams (BCTs) and other crisis forums to drive through to resolution mitigating actions. 

• is required to have strong working relationships with the supplying plants scheduling and material planning teams to ensure production priorities are understood.

• shares good practice and learnings with the other Supply Planners and ensures consistency and standardisation in production planning processes across Europe.

• adheres with the tasks outlined in the QMS Systems of FBT.

• contributes positively to achieving individual, team and organisational targets.

• provides accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems.

• ensures data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimising errors and resultant financial losses.

• College or University Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

• Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail.

• Minimum 5 years of experience working across a variety of supply chain planning roles. 

• Ability to guide others in their work and occasionally stand in to management level.

• Knowledge and experience of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and a good understanding of its importance to the business.

• High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel

• Knowledge and use of SAP (Kinaxis Maestro is an advantage)

• Has the drive and insight to take action wherever it is required. Enthusiastically seeks additional responsibility.

• Able to work well under sustained pressure with conflicting demands, optimizing resources and responding to fast changing circumstances.

• Rapidly identifies key issues in a complex situation.  Makes the complex simple.

• Problem solving skills and attitude

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Experience in Sales and Customer management within the Lubricants business, finance  or supply chain is desirable

• Experience of working with a diverse team across different geographies

Desirable criteria

• fluency in “business English”

• University/College degree preferably in economics

• strong analytical skills – able to analyse and summarise complex information and prepared to drive performance improvements

• Strong impact, interpersonal, influence and communication skills with proven capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business.

• Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activities

• High understanding of the business requirements and strategy

• Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks

• High degree of energy, stamina and resilience, combined with a “can do” attitude

• Continuous improvement mind-set

• Highly motivated

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 2 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Language and interpersonal skills with particular focus on interaction with business operations and client responsiveness
• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment