Supply & DRP Planner

BP p.l.c.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled planner to enhance operational efficiency across their distribution network. This role involves creating effective stock movement plans to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing obsolescence. The successful candidate will provide analytical support and collaborate with various teams to meet customer demands and operational targets. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can significantly impact the business. Join a company that values diversity and provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Learning opportunities

Social communities and networks

Company culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in various planning roles.
• Fluent in Japanese and business English, with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Create plans for stock movements to meet operational targets.
• Support daily coordination and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Education

University/College degree in economics

Job description

Job Summary

Entity: Finance

Job Family Group: Business Support Group

The planner creates short- and long-term plans at item/location level of planned stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets. The planner is responsible for providing analytical support to the planning process and provides accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems. Displays flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organization.

Creates a feasible plan of what needs to be shipped from the different locations across the network to ensure that stock availability is maximized, and stock obsolescence is minimized.

Holds overall responsibility for managing planning processes for the items in their portfolio, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and operational targets. Manages any shortages of goods to maximize sales volumes and initiates continuous improvement plans/corrective actions as necessary to meet demand plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Team Leader with daily operational coordination during the day-to-day planning activities for the own portfolio.
• Be the first point of contact for planning-related process questions, documentation, and complex queries.
• Support process optimization initiatives and work closely with relevant SMEs.
• Create a plan of stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets.
• Work directly with the relevant team members to meet the operational and sales targets.
• Support as necessary to handle any crisis and continuity of supply disruptions, including defining relevant mitigating actions.
• Share good practices and learnings with the wider team to ensure consistency and standardization in processes.
• Adhere to the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of GBS.
• Contribute positively to achieving individual, team, and organizational targets.
• Exhibit strong Team Player characteristics, constructive communication, and active listening skills at all times.
• Display flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organization.
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with Company Policies.
• Ensure data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimizing errors and resultant financial losses.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

• Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working across a variety of planning roles.
• Knowledge and experience of planning processes and systems and a good understanding of their importance to the business.
• Ability to operate with ease at different levels of planning (operational, tactical, and strategic).
• Drive and insight to act wherever required.
• Able to work well under sustained pressure with conflicting priorities, optimizing resources and responding to fast-changing circumstances.
• Ability to guide others in their work.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in Sales and Customer management is desirable.
• Experience of working with a team across different geographies.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Fluent in JAPANESE LANGUAGE.
• Absolute fluency in “business English” is mandatory.
• University/College degree preferably in economics.
• Very strong analytical skills – able to analyze and summarize complex information and prepared to drive performance improvements.
• Strong impact, interpersonal, influence, and communication skills with proven capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business.
• Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activities.
• High understanding of the business requirements and strategy.
• Ability to work under time pressure and prioritize multiple tasks.
• High level of customer focus.
• High degree of energy, stamina, and resilience, combined with a “can do” attitude.
• Highly motivated.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued.
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks.
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path.
• Life and health insurance, medical care package.
• And many other benefits.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.