bp Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Overview
The Supply Planning Team Leader will support the onboarding of a team of planners and provide day-to-day management and guidance to the team. They will be responsible for creating an open and supportive environment where people can learn and develop in their roles and contribute to the growth and success of the Business Technology Centre. Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are crucial for this role. The team leader is responsible for supervising a team of supply planners covering activities from performance reviews to continuous improvement and resource management. They act as an initial point of contact for supply planning business issues for the team, but are not responsible for the performance of every geographic market.
The team leader has core responsibilities in stock optimization, capacity planning and inventory management to ensure raw materials are delivered on time and to the right place for production planning. Maintaining clear business alignment and teamwork across multiple teams (Supply, Demand and Material Resource Planning) is fundamental to delivering successful outcomes from a production capacity perspective and for the efficient and timely delivery of finished goods to meet customer demand and business needs. The role holder must be willing to challenge the status quo and share viewpoints and ideas with leadership.
What You Will Deliver
- Team Leadership : Proven experience leading and developing teams; experience building and supporting a new team is highly valued.
- Experience in handling and measuring performance and conducting employee performance reviews.
- Strong ability to foster open communication and create a transparent work environment.
- Skilled at providing feedback and ongoing coaching to team members.
Supply Network Planning Expertise
Accountable for conducting supply network analysis and providing projections that identify constraints, mitigation options and recommendations to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Review teams.Own the finished goods stock allocation process and oversee inventory management to align with forecasted demand, service level targets and internal policies.Responsible for supply planning data, including creation and ongoing maintenance in line with Centre of Excellence data governance policies and guidance.Provide support and data for New Product Introductions (NPI) or Tender opportunities by demonstrating scenario planning and ensuring full material readiness and production availability.Collaboration & Customer Management
Work closely with Supply Planning Delivery Lead, MPS, MRP planners, Procurement and plant teams to align production and replenishment strategies with business objectives (e.g. Make to order, make to stock).Support the S&OE and S&OP processes by working with S&OE Planning Delivery Leads and S&OP Manager, providing insights and recommendations to resolve supply constraints and improve availability while balancing cost and inventory.What You Will Need To Be Successful
Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
Experience : Minimum of 5 years in supply planning, replenishment, or inventory management within FMCG, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
Ability to lead, empower and develop a team of planning professionals (ideally within a global environment) including performance management.Business proficiency in English language.Prior line management experience is needed for this position.Experience in performance management, including setting objectives, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews.Proven expertise in Supply planning – preferably with experience leading the function in a global or international business and with a good understanding of the production planning process from raw materials through to finished goods.Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and identify trends.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with partners and colleagues at all levels, and with a diverse set of collaborators.Highly proficient in Digital Planning tools (ideally Kinaxis) and exposure to ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana).Curious, problem-solving mindset and ability to use data and analytics to enable business growth and evolution.Good coaching and mentoring skills to enhance team members’ capabilities.Experience with recruiting and onboarding teams (desirable).Environment & Benefits
A company culture that respects diverse and unified teams, values achievements, and fosters a mindset of giving back to the environment.Opportunities to join social communities and networks.Learning and development opportunities to craft your career path.Life and health insurance, medical care package, and 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.
Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Management and ManufacturingIndustries : Oil and GasReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at bp. Get notified about new Planning Team Lead jobs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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