Operations Control Tower Manager - Planning

As a Senior Procurement Professional at bp's Customers & Products (C&P) business area, you will play a crucial role in setting up and managing the Supply Chain Operational Control Tower (OCT) in Pune, India. This new team will be responsible for enhancing customer experience, driving innovation, and building global capabilities at scale. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing the Planning Control Tower, establishing a digital ecosystem, and integrating processes across the Planning organization and broader supply chain. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with GSC teams, BP Digital Technology, and 3P providers to develop a digital solution for the Planning CT, evolving the CT to provide planning data insights for decision-making, defining ways of working between the OCT team and planning teams, and acting as an SME for Planning within the organization. To excel in this role, you should possess a relevant University/College degree, deep expertise in planning with over 10 years of experience, a broad understanding of supply chain operations, digital literacy, strong communication and influencing skills, project management experience, and the ability to work with ambiguity. You will work closely with planning teams across global COE, all PUs, BTC and FBT, BP Digital Technology, 3P solution providers, and the GSC Leadership team. Travel of up to 10% may be required, and relocation assistance within the country is available. This position is not eligible for remote working. Your role will be pivotal in driving supply chain excellence, fostering innovation, and contributing to the overall success of bp's integrated energy company transformation. Join us at this exciting time and be part of the Customers & Products BTC team that is dedicated to driving effective actions and creating opportunities in the supply chain network. Key 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: Employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policies, including pre-employment screenings and background checks.,