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Entity: FinanceJob Family Group: Business Support Group:The planner creates short- and long-term plan at item/location level of planned stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets. Planner is responbsible for providing analytial support to the planning process. Provides accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems. Displays flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation.Creates a feasible plan of what needs to be shipped from the different locations across the network to ensure that stock availability is maximised, and stock obsolescence is minimised.Hold overall responsibility for managing planning processes for the items in their portfolio, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and operational targets. Manage any shortages of goods to maximize sales volumes and initiate continous improvement plans/ corrective actions as necessary to meet demand plans.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport Team Leader with daily operational coordination during the day-to-day planning activities for the own portfolioBeing first point of contact planning related process related questions, documentation and complex queriessupports process optimization initiatives and working closely with relevant SMEsCreates a plan of stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets.Works directly with the relevant team members to meet the operational and sales targetsSupport as necessary to handle any crisis and continuity of supply disruptions including defining relevant mitigating actions.Share good practice and learnings with the wider team to ensures consistency and standardisation in processesAdhering with the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of GBSContribute positively to achieving individual, team and organisational targets.Exhibit strong Team Player characteristics, constructive communication and active listening skills at all times.Display flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation.Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external partners.Compliance with Company PoliciesEnsure data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimising errors and resultant financial lossesPREVIOUS EXPERIENCEHighly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail.Minimum 4 years of experience working across a variety of planning roles.Knowledge and experience of planning processes an systems and a good understanding of its importance to the business.Can operate with ease at different levels of planning (operational, tactical and strategic).Has the drive and insight to act wherever it is required.Able to work well under sustained pressure with conflicting priorities, optimizing resources and responding to fast changing circumstances.Ability to guide others in their work and occasionally stand.Problem solvingGood interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.Experience in Sales and Customer management is desirableExperience of working with a team across different geographiesESSENTIAL CRITERIAAbsolute fluency in xe2x80x9cbusiness Englishxe2x80x9d is mandatoryProficient in Japanese Language is an added advantage for this roleUniversity/College degree preferably in economicsVery strong analytical skills xe2x80x93 able to analyse and summarise complex information and prepared to drive performance improvementsStrong impact, interpersonal, influence and communication skills with proven capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business.Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activitiesHigh understanding of the business requirements and strategyAbility to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasksHigh level of customer focusHigh degree of energy, stamina and resilience, combined with a xe2x80x9ccan doxe2x80x9d attitudeContinuous improvement mind-setHighly motivatedAt 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 valuedPossibility to join our social communities and networksLearning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career pathLife and health insurance, medical care packageAnd 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.Donxe2x80x99t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this roleRelocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer enquiries, Customer experience, Customer value proposition, Digital fluency, Resilience, Sustainability awareness and action, Understanding Emotions, Workload PrioritizationLegal Disclaimer: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 bpxe2x80x99s 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 .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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