Regional Planning Manager - ASPAC

Regional Planning Manager - ASPAC

bp Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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In the APAC region, a supply chain leader takes charge of planning operations to make sure products reach customers smoothly and efficiently. They work closely with market Planning & Logistics teams to lead demand forecasting, supply planning, distribution, and inventory management—using Kinaxis and collaborating to deliver results.

As the planning expert for the region, they help standardize processes, roll out new systems, and bring digital tools to life. With support from the Centre of Excellence and the PU Supply Chain Manager, they ensure planning is consistent, smart, and future‑ready.

Beyond daily operations, they also lead key projects—optimizing the supply network, launching new products, and simplifying the portfolio. By working across teams and markets, they help build a supply chain that’re agile, efficient, and ready to meet customer needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead S&OP Process : Develop and deploy the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across the Planning Unit (PU).
• Performance Consolidation : Own the consolidation of PU‑level performance metrics including supply and demand planning, inventory, forecast accuracy, cost to serve, NPI, service levels (IFOT), and operating working capital (OWC).
• Strategic Initiatives : Take full accountability for global and HUB tenders, network optimization, and new product introductions (NPI) across all APAC markets, in collaboration with FBT and BTC.
• Process Standardization : Establish and maintain standardized demand and supply planning processes aligned with digital transformation efforts led by the Centre of Excellence (COE).
• Kinaxis Issue Resolution : Manage and resolve issues related to Kinaxis planning systems—including data integrity, system errors, and deployment challenges—with support from Hub Operations and market Planning & Logistics leads.
• Inventory Management : Develop and implement strategies to manage inventory health (including SLOBs) and Days of Coverage (DOC), aligned with 5‑year roadmap targets.
• Working Capital Optimization : Identify and drive structured inventory reduction opportunities to improve working capital and cash flow performance.
• Performance Management : Lead operational performance tracking through indicators, driving efficiency and continuous improvement across planning functions in all PU markets.
• Global Representation : Represent the PU in global forums focused on Integrated Management Teams (IMT), planning processes, and digital transformation.
• Supply Allocation Leadership : Lead PU‑level IMT efforts to address supply challenges and stock allocations, establishing data‑driven decision‑making frameworks.

Education

Experience

Skills & Competencies

Supply Chain Planning : DRP, MPS, MRP, S&OP, inventory management, and supply processes.

Benefits

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you :

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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