Job Description

Full time
Business Operations Senior Advisor (Support Southeast Asia)
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 23 days ago
Job category
Business Support
Experience level
Intermediate
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
No travel is expected with this role
Job code
RQ102600

This position is part of BP's organization supporting the Castrol Lubricants business for the Global Marine and Energy (GME) sectors. The Business Operations team is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience by coordinating day-to-day customer service, sales execution, and delivery operations. Operations Advisors serve as key relationship managers, bridging Sales, Marketing, Global Supply Chain (GSC), and the Finance Business Technology Center (FBT). They ensure uninterrupted customer service by resolving complex order and delivery issues raised from other functions, while working efficiently across countries, regions, and business units.
Role & Responsibilities
Evaluate customer service performance using operational indicators, identify improvement areas, and recommend corrective actions.
Act as the primary Business Operations representative for the assigned country/region, serving as the focal point for dispute resolution and issue.
Ensure local implementation of GME strategic directions, adapting processes to meet business needs and aligning team capabilities with strategy requirements.
Build strong customer relationships through joint visits with account managers and ensure service delivery meets contractual agreements.
Collaborate with Sales and Global Supply Chain (GSC) on demand planning, stock optimization, and logistics cost reduction, while supporting accurate sales forecasting.
Lead complex order and delivery issues, ensuring uninterrupted customer service and compliance with processes and indicators.
Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, including process optimization, cost control, and implementation of new offers or product launches.
Investigate and resolve customer complaints, identify recurring issues, and work with GSC on corrective actions.
Coordinate airfreight requests, crisis response activities, and competitor assist programs to meet customer needs.
Partner with Marketing to maintain and update the GME offer (DMS) for the region.
Drive continuous improvement through analysis, reporting, and collaboration across Sales, Marketing, GSC, and Finance Business Technology (FBT).
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in International Business, Supply Chain Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
6-8 years in global or regional supply operations, demand planning, and customer service.
Shown experience in project management and process optimization.
Knowledge of international shipping, logistics, and customer operations in oil & gas markets; experience in Marine or Energy sectors preferred.
Supervisory experience desirable.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking); additional languages such as Korean, Japanese, or Mandarin are an advantage.
Strong partner management and influencing skills across internal and external networks.
High analytical ability with strong data interpretation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI; familiarity with ERP/CRM systems is a plus.
At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor of giving back to our environment are highly valued
Possibility to join our social communities and networks
Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
Life and health insurance, medical care package
And many 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.
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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