Regional New Product Introduction (NPI) Planner

Job description

Segment

Downstream
Role synopsis

This role reports to the Regional New Product Introduction & Life Cycle Manager and will coordinate & provide analytical support to the NPI & LC Manager and Life Cycle Planner in the implementation of product changes across Asia Pacific.

This role can be based in any of the A&P location indicated above (including Thailand,Philippines,South Korea and Japan).
Req ID

78169BR
Location

United Arab Emirates - Dubai Emirate - Dubai, Australia - New South Wales - Sydney, China - Central - Shanghai, Indonesia - Central - Jakarta, India - Maharashtra - Mumbai, Malaysia - Central - Kuala Lumpur, New Zealand - Mainland - Central, Singapore - Flexible - Singapore, Vietnam - South - Ho Chi Minh city
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Yes - up to 25%
Key accountabilities

·  Provides insight to how to improve the quality and robustness of the NPI and LC process through analysis and general support to the NPI and LC Manager.
·  Provides support to the NPI and LC Manager in the preparation of material necessary for a successful Regional New Product Introduction Meeting, Regional Product Management Review (PMR) and Regional Supply Review (RSR).
·  Provides general analytical support to the NPI and LC Planners.
·  Reports on the progress of Streamline/ODIMS requests to change the supply chain product catalogue to ensure changes made on time.
·  Provides demand and inventory status reports for product phase in and phase out plans.
·  Coordinates data collection (e.g. product costs) in support of any business tenders
·  Supports the NPI and LC Manager in the development and maintenance of the team's NPI & LC continuous improvement action plans
·  Manage ODIMS project as directed by the NPI Manager
·  Develop a monthly KPI Dashboard that tracks all NPI benefits clearly showing improvements on service, cash and cogs.
·  A monthly tracker on NPI master data compliance showing gaps and improvement plans for where exceptions exist.
·  A key tag to support Industrial and Global Marine and Energy (GME) businesses.
·  Responsible for all cancel product/SKU requests and assessing the impact on the plants and warehouses, establishing potential issues and identifying solutions to minimise the write off through obsolescence.

Key Performance Indicators :

·  IFOT %
·  Stock availability %
·  % of new products launched on time
·  Inventory volume and days of cover
·  SLOBS volume and value
·  Stock write off costs

Essential Education

·  University degree
·  Bachelor/MBA or equivalent specialization in Supply Chain Management preferred
·  Supply Planning Accreditation (APICS or similar) preferred
·  Continuous Improvement Accreditation (Six Sigma, Lean, Design Excellence, PMP) preferred
Desirable criteria and qualifications

The role requires the following supply chain planning competencies:
·  Level 3 in
·  Project Management
·  Understanding Supply Chain
·  Business Acumen
·  Aggregate Planning
·  Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and
·  Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)

·  Level 2 in
·  Inventory Planning
·  Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
·  Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and
·  Planning Systems
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

The Lubricants SPU is a world leader in the lubricants industry, trading in over 50 countries and with a turnover in excess of $8 billion. The SPU is made up of 5 sales and marketing regions, 2 global businesses and 3 global functional units: Lubricants Supply Chain, Global Marketing Unit and Product Development & Technology.

We are one of the most diverse business units in the BP Group with people working together in a truly global team. Excellent teamwork, rapid sharing of information and knowledge across teams and time zones help to differentiate us from our competition.

Application close date

16-Mar-2017
Sub-category

Planning
Job category

PLANNING
Countries (State/Region)

United Arab Emirates - Dubai Emirate, Australia, China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam
Disclaimer

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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Knowledge and experience of New Product Introduction and Lifecycle project and program management and a good understanding of its importance to the business
·  Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail
·  High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and business reporting tools (e.g. MI/SAP Business Objects)
·  Knowledge and use of JDE Planning and SAP
·  Proven experience in marketing, SC planning or logistics, customer service experience an advantage
·  Project Management an advantage
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

This role may be based in any of the A&P location: Australia, India, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Thailand,Philippines,South Korea, Japan
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.