Raw Material Scheduler

Exxon Mobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plans and maternity leave

Global networking opportunities

Job summary

Exxon Mobil is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Bengaluru, India, to enhance component supply management. The role requires advising on forecasts, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating on strategic initiatives. Candidates need at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in oil & gas, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible work policies, and global opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in supply chain or supplier management.
• Experience in oil & gas preferred.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Advise on component supply and prepare forecasts.
• Manage supplier relationships and supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Skills

Supply Chain Fundamentals

MS Excel

Advanced analytics tools (Tableau or PowerBI)

Supplier management

Communication Skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP or Oracle)

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

What role will you play in our team

The position advises the S&OP organization on all matters related to component supply, prepares forecasts, manages supplier relationships, and collaborates with Lubes Value Chain S&OP teams in support of SC objectives.

Coordinate, Communicate, Align

• Acts as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment on raw material strategy
• Leads discussions and alignment on component changes, reformulations, and supplier transitions
• Collaborates with global and regional teams on business continuity activities for critical components
• Represents midstream supply chain considerations in cross‑functional forums, ensuring raw materials remain embedded in business and operational plans

Execution of the Role

• Delivers accurate demand forecasts and oversees implementation of component changes
• Manages supply disruptions and executes recovery plans to protect finished lubricant supply
• Maintains robust supplier relationships to ensure long‑term stability of supply
• Oversees compliance with frameworks such as Brand & Product Integrity Management System and ensures disciplined planning, benefit capture, and consumption management
• Prepare regular demand forecasts for external and internal baseoil and additive suppliers incorporating Supply Chain Planning System’s plans and known initiatives
• Maintain regular communications with suppliers to manage strategic and tactical issues related to component supply
• Support initiatives impacting components, interfacing with Product Management, Initiatives Coordinators, Technology, Operations, Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategy
• Participate in Demand Consensus meetings with Lubes Value Chain partners
• Collaborate with Component Planners and suppliers to optimize inbound logistics
• Serve as primary escalation point for Component Planners on component and supplier issues
• Collaborate with the Global Supply Security Advisor on business continuity plans for critical components and finished lubricants

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research (or related fields such as Applied Mathematics/Statistics)
• 5+ years relevant work experience in supply chain network or supplier management
• Experience supporting supply chain activities for large scale operations preferred (particularly in Oil & Gas and FMCG)
• Understand Supply Chain Fundamentals and Supply & Demand Principles
• Proficiency with MS Excel and extraction of information from ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle)
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Function effectively in a team environment, including virtual environments
• Strong judgment, including ability to make quality decisions
• Strong persuasion / communication skills / influence without direct authority
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances at broad range of work hours (support re‑optimization of supply chain on an ongoing basis)
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• Proficiency with advanced analytics tools (Tableau or PowerBI for visualization)
• Experience in supply planning roles in Chemical, FMCG, CPG, Manufacturing, E‑Commerce preferred
• Experience in, and understanding of, manufacturing principles and concepts in Oil & Gas Industry highly preferred (Refining/Petrochemical experience)
• Experience in Finished lubricants production/manufacturing process preferred (particularly in Oil & Gas and lubricants)
• Experience in large‑scale network deployment/replenishment planning
• Experience with supply and/or production planning processes for either inbound materials or finished products
• Experience in marine bulk vessels supply chain and coordination
• Experience in petrochemical supply chain, logistics, and optimization
• Experienced in conducting analyses and providing data driven recommendations for S&OP processes
• Customer oriented mindset and focus
• Effectively interface with internal functions
• Experienced in conducting analyses and providing recommendations for supply planning problems using Tableau and/or Power BI for visualization, Power Query and Excel
• Knowledge of R and/or Python for scripting is a positive but not required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including conceptual capabilities
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills
• Proven self‑starter with strong collaboration and influence management skills; able to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong performer with ability to prioritize work strategically and independently while also functioning well within a global, virtual team
• Effectively interface with internal functions and external parties
• Improve mindset; able to anticipate future opportunities and adept at evaluating new opportunities objectively
• Works well with others to deliver results and keeps key stakeholders informed to avoid unnecessary organizational recycle

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Global networking & cross‑functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability status.