This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.
As bp transitions to an integrated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain competitive performance. bp's customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This will support the delivery of enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities, scale, using technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working together with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products BTC!
About The Role
Position secures right transport services with contingent capacity and meeting HSSEQ and service standards and covering all transport requirements in primary, secondary and plant related goods flows.
Key metrics include
HSSEQ metrics (including carbon footprint)
IFOT (logistics component)
Plan adherence KPI's
Costs/Liter inbound/outbound
OCC delivery
Key Accountabilities
Key responsible for directing all transportation activity, packed and bulk; in a safe and compliant mode and HSSEQ's tag in transportation overall with all aspects relating to this
Overall Contract Accountable Manager (CAM) responsibility for transportation, in co-operation with country logistics operations teams and key tag for non-product-related procurement (foremost but not limited to 4PL, LLP and ocean freight)
Develops and maintains high standard solutions in transportation E2E-process, organization and system functionalities and drives continuous improvements through, using voice of customer and digital opportunities
Is the managerial budget owner of all transportation cost and capex in EMETA and drives a zero-based budgeting approach each year to make sure we identify and reach opportunities
Functions as the process owner on end-to-end transportation, including interfacing with warehousing and process dependent master data
Follows up on market and sector trends by networking and following publications and informs the PU logistics teams proactively
Follows tightly up on transportation performance regarding service to markets, capacity, plan adherence by carriers and costs
On all Import and Export business, supports the O2C teams with support and guidance as well as updated solutions to keep lead times competitive at agreeable costs.
Provides in coaching to CF teams whenever needed
Helps CF Managers to build proficiency centres
Supports Cost-to-Serve advisors / customer tender process with quotations and freight rate indications
Collaborates closely with the Global Logistics Excellence Team representing the interest of the PU
CAM responsibility, co-signature on transport service selection and contracts for EMETA
HSSEQ responsible for transportation and delegation structure
Provides sign-off on approved processes, systems/applications and changes thereon
Manages and reports on transportation performance in the PU
Shift Timings India: 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Oct-Mar) / 11:30 am - 8:30 pm (Apr-Sep)
Education And Experience
- University degree in business economics, transportation economics, supply chain or similar
- 12 to 15 years experience in logistics and transportation in a multifaceted European environment
- Hands-on experience in contracting transport services and with European transport market
- Experienced in working closely with logistics operational teams
- Proven understanding of European transport market particularities and broad haulier contact network
- Very good comprehension of relevant HSSEQ related matters in transportation
- Strong analytical proficiency to handle transportation by the real numbers
- Phenomenal end-to-end process and system knowledge as well as digital solutions
- Ability to find opportunities/synergies and actionize with an E2E process approach
Why join bp
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
