Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Team Leader

Role Overview: You will be joining the Global Supply Chain Function to support the establishment of a Business Technology Centre (BTC) in Pune, India and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of planners, facilitating the S&OP process, and ensuring alignment between various internal functions to enhance business efficiency and strategic planning. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and facilitate the monthly S&OP process, ensuring appropriate input, outputs, and discussions occur regularly - Collaborate with Sales & Marketing teams to incorporate promotions and new product forecasts into demand planning - Drive continuous improvement of best-in-class demand planning and S&OP processes - Provide performance reporting and dashboards to leadership for strategic planning cycles - Mentor and develop team members, fostering an inclusive and encouraging work environment - Utilize digital planning tools and ERP systems to analyze complex data and identify trends - Challenge the status quo, offer alternative ideas, and drive problem-solving using data-driven solutions Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field - APICS certification - Minimum of 15 years of experience with 5 years leading the S&OP function in a global business environment - Proficiency in digital planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis Maestro or IBP) and ideally exposure to ERPs (SAP ECC, S4 Hana) - Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills - Ability to lead, empower, and develop teams, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration - Experience in performance management, setting objectives, and providing feedback - Curious approach to problem-solving and finding solutions using data and analytics Additional Company Details: At bp, we value diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly. We offer benefits such as flexible working options, paid parental leave, and retirement benefits to support work-life balance. Individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodation throughout the employment process.,