Lead the development of the strategy and approach to value delivery from the region. This will include building and leading a high calibre, impactful team, optimising the Network in terms of Plants, Warehouses, Logistics Suppliers, People, SKUs, Specifications, Offices, and Formulations and establishing a sales & operations planning driven environment for Demand, Supply and New Activities.
Lead all operational, safety and quality control aspects of the lubricants blend plants across the portfolio and handle contractual relationships with manufacturing Joint Venture partners and 3rd Party lubricants blenders.
Leverage the GSC Teams - Procurement, Alliances, SC Excellence, Product Portfolio Delivery etc to deliver driven products across the geographies served. Assure full implementation of Global initiatives and meet minimum standard requirements
Direct all in-house raw material and finished goods Storage and handling activities (bulk and packed) related to the Automotive, Industrial, Marine & Energy businesses.
Lead all 3rd Party Logistics Providers for Primary and Secondary Transport activities (barge, rail and truck) for all finished goods (bulk and packed) movements.
Drive continuous improvement in Product Quality and Compliance in accordance with the PUs agenda, embedding Product Quality and Compliance accountabilities in the Region.
Meet agreed Supply Chain performance targets and Service Level commitments for all internal partners (key critical metrics to include in full / on time, minimum lead times, cost efficiency etc.) with a focus on achieving outstanding benchmark standards.
Deliver agreed People Agenda with particular emphasis on deepening functional capability and developing a robust strategic resourcing plan, especially in service of enabling stability of delivery of the agenda and building capability and capacity for future growth.
Effectively work and contribute to the GSC Leadership Team global agenda and the Castrol India Leadership Team agenda.
Act in a manner consistent with the BP Values & Behaviours by leading through our values, building enduring capability, energizing people and improving value in both short and long term commitments.
Education
University degree or equivalent experience (preferably in science or engineering) with MBA or equivalent (desirable).
Experience
18+ years of experience with 15+ years of relevant experience
Proven and demonstrable track record effectively leading a sophisticated supply chain operation and or asset/s
Proven track record and passion for people, HSSE and Quality improvement.
Extensive Supply Chain experience in several different supply chain/operational disciplines including Manufacturing, Logistics and S&OP
Knowledge and understanding of lubricants, FMCG or specialist chemical business/s
Proven track record of effective leadership of large and/ or dispersed teams and capacity to influence
Proven evidence of strong and effective networking and relationship skills both internally and externally (supplier and customer partnering)
Leadership of Change - translating strategic vision into compelling agenda for change
Working across a number of counties/cultures Desirable experience
Capacity to bring effective solutions to the market to support growth
Seen as a crucial partner to unlock growth opportunities
