Global Demand Planning Excellence Lead

Full time
Global Demand Planning Excellence Lead
India, Pune 5 days ago

Job category
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Experience level
Senior
Relocation available
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Job code
RQ102555
Job Description

As bp transitions to an integrated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain driven performance. bp’s customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This will support the delivery of enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities at scale, using technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working together with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products BTC!!

Shift Timing: 9 am IST to 6 pm IST (with some flexibility)

Role Overview

This role provides thought leadership and functional expertise in demand planning. It focuses on driving excellence within the S&OP process by standardizing processes, systems, and people capabilities to achieve integrated and consistent consensus demand planning. The role also ensures accountability for forecast accuracy, bias, and product availability to support service and inventory performance goals.

Key Responsibilities
Champion demand planning process excellence by developing and deploying best-in-class practices and policies across performance units, business units, and product families.
Embed global operating standards in demand planning across all locations.
Ensure adoption of standardized functionality within our global end-to-end planning tool (Kinaxis Maestro) to improve forecast accuracy and demand-supply synchronization.
Drive performance across PUs through regular performance improvement reviews, ensuring accountability for demand planning quality and identifying areas for support or intervention.
Lead the global Demand Planning Community of Practice, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and coaching to resolve common challenges.
Partner with S&OP Integration and Supply Planning Excellence Managers to strengthen demand-supply integration and maintain a globally aligned model.
Standardize consensus demand planning KPIs, ensure global compliance, and drive actions to meet business targets.
Address and correct behaviors impacting demand planning and overall supply chain KPIs.
Translate business requirements into standardized processes, templates, data sources, and technology roadmaps.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, finance) to drive consensus demand planning.
Develop and maintain documented ways of working across PUs.
Build functional capability programs to improve demand planning excellence, including coaching and training.
Work with IT&S to develop and deploy integrated demand planning tools and eliminate offline processes.
Develop and implement a roadmap for continuous improvement and outstanding benchmarks while meeting service objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering; professional certifications (APICS CPIM, CSCM or equivalent) required; Master’s preferred.
10–12 years of deep experience in demand planning and S&OP.
Expertise in demand planning systems and ability to coach others.
Proven track record in leading change and transformation in demand planning.
Strong leadership and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage conflict and maximize team performance.
Ability to build and maintain a global network of professionals.
Skills & Competencies
Demand management and IT for demand planning – Mastery
Kinaxis Maestro Demand Planning – Highly desirable
Transformation & Change Management – Skilled to Mastery
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 encouraging 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.

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.
Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.Pay bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice. Discretionary bonusWe offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company. Retirement & savings We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security. Insurance benefitsTo give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service. EquityDepending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.