Job Description

Job category
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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
RQ097909


We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Master Data Specialist to support our regional planning community in improving the effectiveness of our digital planning systems, namely Kinaxis Maestro. This role is pivotal in ensuring consistent planning practices within our global operating templates, supporting end users, solve system issues, and driving adoption of new processes and enhancements. The role will form part of a global community of functional experts who will work closely with the Global Planning Centre of Excellence and the IT technical architect and support teams to triage and prioritise ongoing process or technical defects, as well as prioritise and author agreed enhancements within the system.
This position requires proven Kinaxis Maestro experience as a contributor or author, combining strong analytical skills within our digital planning tool, some experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (e.g. SAP) would be advantageous together with the ability to foster positive and collaborative working relationships with supply chain planning and IT colleagues.
What you will deliver:
System Expertise & User Support
Serve as the primary go-to expert for Kinaxis Maestro for the planning community, providing hands-on support to end users.
Monitor and analyse how our end users perform planning activities, ensuring alignment with global planning playbook standards as configured in the tool
Address end user queries related to system functionality, solve, and standard processes.
Act as the first line of support for system defects, triage in and bringing up through a defined process based on criticality and business impact as needed.
Represent the regional teams in future digital enhancements as we evolve our planning digital landscape, to include functionalities such as machine learning, AI and Decision Intelligence.
Training & Adoption
Conduct training sessions, coaching users to enhance their proficiency in Kinaxis Maestro.
Actively participate in the global community of Planning System SMEs, led through the Planning Centre of Excellence (COE), to share trends, arising concerns and improvement areas across geographies
Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, and standard process documentation aligned to the global planning operating model.
Ensure smooth onboarding of new users, guiding them through planning processes within the system.
Drive adoption of new system capabilities, ensuring effective change management.
Process Optimization & Governance
Identify gaps or inefficiencies in how users apply planning process functionality within Kinaxis.
Collaborate with global and Community of Practice teams to drive continuous improvement in planning practices as executed within Kinaxis.
Ensure adherence to global standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
As part of the global SME community, provide feedback to IT and Process Owners on system enhancements and user experience improvements.
Once appropriate certified, carry out agreed authoring and minor enhancements within the system to meet prioritised needs.
What you will need to be successful
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Experience in supply chain planning or similar role in consumer goods, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
Proven experience in Supply Chain Planning using Advanced Planning software, ideally Kinaxis Maestro with hands on experience guiding teams who use planning tools regularly.
Strong analytical skills and ideally some proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (SAP ECC, S4 Hana).
Business proficiency in English and Mandarin language.
Strong communication skills - written and verbal with the ability to work effectively with Commercial and Sales teams based in other countries.
Experience in change management and user adoption strategies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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 attitude 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.
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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.

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