Logistics Lead

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management GroupLogistics Lead, primary objective is to compile accurate data related to end-to-end logistics cost, pricing, savings and IFOT (In Full and On Time) to influence and deliver logistics improvements for the business.The Lead conducts analysis on logistics issues to support the business, together with financial analysis of overall logistics costs, savings, IFOT performance of Global Supply Chain (GSC) working closely with Finance, the Operating cost competitiveness manager and Supply planning team for optimum business performance. They also provide support with Plan and Reginal Finance submissions.They are the Single Point of Accountability for all logistics related data regarding costs, savings, pricing, contracts and IFOT.

What You Will Deliver (responsibilities)

This role supports the GSC in meeting operational, analytical and strategic objectives for Lubricants.Logistics Analysts role is to manage rate card reviews, carrier KPIs, costs Vs. Budgets, spend data for primary, secondary and warehousing costs, OCC (Operating Cost Competitiveness) delivery status & pipeline for Logistics, IFOT at channel level and other business requirements as they come.Logistics analyst oversees the carrier, rate data into TMS (Transport Management System) systemThe lead is accountable for driving engagements within Logistics and driving performance with FBT (Finance Business Technology), Accounts Payable, Sales, Finance and Carriers and warehousing.They liaise closely with finance for logistics cost analysis through the logistics manager, and work closely with the OCC managers to analyse the OCC deliverables for the Logistics function and enable development and project management of the logistics OCC pipelineAnalyse the IFOT performance for the business at channel level with adequate problem assessment and drive IFOT performance improvementData Management within ERP management system.Supports the network changes with Warehouses and Carriers, and ensures carriers submit invoices in a timely manner and invoices are reconciled and challenged as needed. They also ensure safe work practices are adhered to and promote safety policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.They work collaboratively with team members and other stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Understanding, adhering to and promoting all relevant company policies and procedures.Rate Card review with carriers on cost components using TransEco.Ensuring Carriers pay on time and work with FBT on ensuring they process invoices in a timely manner.

What you will need to be successful (e

xperience, job

requirements & qualifications)

• Graduate in business or any other stream with at least 8+ years of experience in data analysis in a logistic environment. Tertiary qualifications in a financial or logistics discipline.
• Experience Logistics or business analyst, preferably in a logistics network or operational environment. Demonstrated achievements in analytical and modelling is a requirement, experience in Finance, variance and forecasting analysis is of benefit.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with high level of attention to detail. Advanced Excel, advance data reporting and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret data obtained from within and outside BP.
• Strong spreadsheet analysis and modelling skills, the ability to develop, maintain and continuously improve on process and procedures.
• Co-ordinate, monitor and report upon carrier activities, performance and financial analysis.
• Assists in ad-hoc transport and logistics projects.
  

You will work with

Colleagues across Supply Chain and in the Finance Business Technology Center.

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering 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. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action

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 an accessibility need may request an adjustment/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 adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.