Supply & DRP Planner- Thai Speaker

BP p.l.c.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled planner to optimize stock movements across its distribution network. In this pivotal role, you will create effective plans to ensure product availability, manage operational targets, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Your analytical prowess and attention to detail will be key in addressing planning processes and collaborating with various stakeholders. This dynamic environment values diversity and offers ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting place to advance your career while contributing to a culture of respect and achievement.

Benefits

Life and Health Insurance

Medical Care Package

Learning Opportunities

Social Communities and Networks

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in planning roles with strong analytical skills.
• Fluency in business English and Thai is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create plans for stock movements to meet customer service targets.
• Support process optimization and handle planning-related queries.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility and Adaptability

Customer Focus

Education

University/College degree in Economics

Tools

Excel Spreadsheets

Business Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Summary

Entity: Finance

Job Family Group: Business Support Group

JOB PURPOSE

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. 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 handling 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 improve 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 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 stakeholders to meet 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.
• Provide accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems.
• 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 stakeholders.
• 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.
• High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and business reporting tools.
• 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 problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in Sales and Customer management is desirable.
• Experience of working with a diverse team across different geographies.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Absolute fluency in “business English” and THAI Language are 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 meaningful contribution to the business.
• 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.