Entity:

Finance

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 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?

Join our Finance Team and advance your career as a Demand Planner

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhering with the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of GBS Contribute positively to achieving individual, team and interpersonal targets.Provide accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the accurate use of all information technology systems.Exhibit Phenomenal Teammate characteristics, constructive communication and active listening skills at all times.Display flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation.Compliance with Company PoliciesEnsure data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimising errors and resultant financial lossesHold ownership of a sub-set of the Demand Management process, including ownership of data input and output from Forecasting ProcessProactively driving forecast accuracy and  forecast bias improvementClose co-operation with relevant customers in Sales and Marketing to ensure incorporation of commercial plans,  projects, assumptions and risks/opportunities into Demand Plans, therefore enriching the statistical forecastAnalyse trends  and understands business activity in order to improve the demand PlanOwn the statistical forecast in ERP systemsParticipate in business management processes and meetings as defined by the business management modelSupports the implementation and ongoing improvementsSupport New Product Implementation projects and follow-up forecast changes and movesMaintain close relationship with Production Planning and Financial Planning, to provide clear insights into Demand Plans, and be the key integration point for supply distributions, demand control and supply balancing process.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3-5 years previous operational experience in Demand Planning or Commercial AreaHighly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail and high degree of digital literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and business reporting toolsExperience in Sales and Customer managementExperience of working with a diverse team across different geographiesExperience and knowledge of forecasting and demand management processes is desirableExperience of  any Demand planning ERP tool and statistical forecasting ModelsGood interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

CRUCIAL CRITERIA

Absolute proficiency in “business English” is requiredUniversity/College degree preferably in economics   Very strong analytical skills – able to analyse and summarise complex information and prepared to drive performance improvementsStrong impact, interpersonal, influence and communication skills with proven capability and potential to make a meaningful contribution to the business.Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activitiesHigh understanding of the business requirements and strategyMust demonstrate high level of  proficiency in Excel and show an intermediate level interest in systems applicationsHigh level of customer focusHigh degree of energy, stamina and resilience, combined with a “can do” attitudeContinuous improvement mind-setChange leadership skillsGood presentation skillsHighly motivated

Travel Requirement

No travel is 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, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer enquiries, Customer experience, Customer value proposition, Digital fluency, Resilience, Sustainability awareness and action, Understanding Emotions, Workload Prioritization

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.