- Travel required Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
- Job category Retail Group
- Relocation available This role is not eligible for relocation
The Iberian Network Planner is responsible for implementing and supervising the strategic and tactic drivers for the Operations, Dealers & Jobbers and Real Estate (Asset) organizations, by evaluating the trading areas and profitability of BP service stations portfolio.
It’s a key position in the Real Estate (Asset) organization, and it is one of the main pillars that actively supports and influences BP assets optimization. It is also accountable for the improvement and implementation of efficient procedures across Real Estate organization
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for managing and developing the strategic & tactic planning for the Iberian service stations portfolio, by providing analysis and support to the commercial teams (Operations & Real Estate) following BP internal procedures to appraise the viability of the projects, such us: renewals, acquisitions, divestments…
- Brings an objective perspective, specialized market expertise, and strategical point of view for each project, by evaluating the service station’s trading area (competitors, population, traffic flow...) and its economic profitability, while offering challenges and recommendations.
- Close contact with different stakeholders from all areas (Ops, Pricing, Finance, Legal, Taxes, Supply, Refinery etc.) to identify correct assumptions, risks and threats of the projects that will be included in the decision maker internal documents needed to validate the project before to start the execution stage.
- Development and maintenance of the economic and investment models (DCFs) to assess the profitability of the retail network.
- Support and maintain the development of databases, including macro & micro economic data, competitor ́s retail info, market structure ratios, and carrying out activities to check, update, and improve the accuracy of the information to be used for trading area analysis.
- Support on the coordination and alignment of the planning and performance activities of the Commercial development business in the monthly forecasts and 5-year plan processes.
- Support on the development and optimization of the existing BP Retail network in Iberia through the coordination of the Post Projects appraisal and Network improvement plans.
Education
- Degree-level qualification (preferably Economics/Business Administration or similar).
- Sophisticated level of Spanish and English languages is mandatory. Portuguese language is desirable in addition.
Experience
- 5-years Retail experience (Assets, Operations, Pricing and/or Finance).
- Demonstrate understanding of key performance indicators.
- Proven track record to challenge and guide processes.
- Trade Area analysis experience.
- Market knowledge of Spain, and Portugal would be desirable.
Performance:
- Performance driven and bias for action.
- Strong attention to detail/follow up.
- Robust numerical and analytical skills with deep knowledge of Key Performance Indicators.
Business knowledge:
- Retail standards, procedures, and processes.
- Market information and Competitor’s insights for Spain and Portugal.
Project Management:
- Project lead: Leading, Planning and organizing.
- Ability to always challenge/verify progress/issues.
- Change Management: Ability to understand and respond to changing business demands.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team working skills, with well proven track record to work effectively in cross-functional teams but also be able to work as self-starter.
- Influence, assertiveness, and ability to empower others and work effectively in a multi-disciplined project team.
- Outstanding friendliness. Dedication, Positive attitude.
Communication:
- Ability to communicate at different business levels all through the organization.
- Good interpersonal skills in the three languages, both verbal and written.
- Safety awareness and ability to mentor people on this area
- Very good command of Microsoft Office tools, and Management Information tools.
At bp, we recognise and support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging 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!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
Job summary
Entity:
Customers & Products
Job Family Group:
Retail Group
Job Description:
Join bp as Iberian Network Planner!
About the role itself:
The Iberian Network Planner is responsible for implementing and supervising the strategic and tactic drivers for the Operations, Dealers & Jobbers and Real Estate (Asset) organizations, by evaluating the trading areas and profitability of BP service stations portfolio.
It’s a key position in the Real Estate (Asset) organization, and it is one of the main pillars that actively supports and influences BP assets optimization. It is also accountable for the improvement and implementation of efficient procedures across Real Estate organization
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for managing and developing the strategic & tactic planning for the Iberian service stations portfolio, by providing analysis and support to the commercial teams (Operations & Real Estate) following BP internal procedures to appraise the viability of the projects, such us: renewals, acquisitions, divestments…
- Brings an objective perspective, specialized market expertise, and strategical point of view for each project, by evaluating the service station’s trading area (competitors, population, traffic flow...) and its economic profitability, while offering challenges and recommendations.
- Close contact with different stakeholders from all areas (Ops, Pricing, Finance, Legal, Taxes, Supply, Refinery etc.) to identify correct assumptions, risks and threats of the projects that will be included in the decision maker internal documents needed to validate the project before to start the execution stage.
- Development and maintenance of the economic and investment models (DCFs) to assess the profitability of the retail network.
- Support and maintain the development of databases, including macro & micro economic data, competitor ́s retail info, market structure ratios, and carrying out activities to check, update, and improve the accuracy of the information to be used for trading area analysis.
- Support on the coordination and alignment of the planning and performance activities of the Commercial development business in the monthly forecasts and 5-year plan processes.
- Support on the development and optimization of the existing BP Retail network in Iberia through the coordination of the Post Projects appraisal and Network improvement plans.
Education
- Degree-level qualification (preferably Economics/Business Administration or similar).
- Sophisticated level of Spanish and English languages is mandatory. Portuguese language is desirable in addition.
Experience
- 5-years Retail experience (Assets, Operations, Pricing and/or Finance).
- Demonstrate understanding of key performance indicators.
- Proven track record to challenge and guide processes.
- Trade Area analysis experience.
- Market knowledge of Spain, and Portugal would be desirable.
Skills & Proficiencies
Performance:
- Performance driven and bias for action.
- Strong attention to detail/follow up.
- Robust numerical and analytical skills with deep knowledge of Key Performance Indicators.
Business knowledge:
- Retail standards, procedures, and processes.
- Market information and Competitor’s insights for Spain and Portugal.
Project Management:
- Project lead: Leading, Planning and organizing.
- Ability to always challenge/verify progress/issues.
- Change Management: Ability to understand and respond to changing business demands.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team working skills, with well proven track record to work effectively in cross-functional teams but also be able to work as self-starter.
- Influence, assertiveness, and ability to empower others and work effectively in a multi-disciplined project team.
- Outstanding friendliness. Dedication, Positive attitude.
Communication:
- Ability to communicate at different business levels all through the organization.
- Good interpersonal skills in the three languages, both verbal and written.
- Safety awareness and ability to mentor people on this area
- Very good command of Microsoft Office tools, and Management Information tools.
At bp, we recognise and support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging 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!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and divestments, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Leading transformation, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Partner relationship management, Project Management, Retail standards and procedures, Retail territory development, Retail training skills, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding {+ 4 more}
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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
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