Supply & DRP Planner (Japanese Speaking)

Supply & DRP Planner (Japanese Speaking)

No travel is expected with this role.

Job category: Business Support Group

Relocation: This role is not eligible for relocation.

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 organisation.

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

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 standardisation in processes.
• Adhere to the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of GBS.
• Contribute positively to achieving individual, team, and organisational 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 organisation.
• 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, minimising 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 its importance to the business.
• Can operate with ease at different levels of planning (operational, tactical, and strategic).
• Has the drive and insight to act wherever it is 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.
• 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

• Absolute fluency in “business English” is mandatory.
• Proficient in Japanese Language is an added advantage for this role.
• University/College degree preferably in economics.
• Very strong analytical skills – able to analyse and summarise 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 to 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, colour, 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.

Travel Requirement: No travel is 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: 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.