Retail Optimization Lead

Job summary

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Retail Group

Job Description:

Reporting to the Operations Excellence Manager, the Retail Optimization Lead is accountable for the end to end project management of all new projects in Sales and Opex & completion of Wet Stock Management (WSM) at all Retail Sites nationally. The receipt, storage and dispensing of fuels is inherently a high-risk activity and therefore, the successful management of fuel stock is a critical within bp retail operations. The management of fuel stocks at retail sites (including fuel reconciliation) is varied between the different ESA countries and execution in South Africa market is of importance to the value chain of retail business.

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead the project plan and assist in assigning actions to ensure that milestones are completed in accordance with the project plan Assist project lead in ensuring the project is executed in line with the CVP process and appropriate approvals are obtained where required Lead all the work streams (Sales Operations, Logistics, Supply, Assets, GBS, I&TS, Finance and Pricing) to identify all project risks and develop risk mitigations Ensure all risks are updated and maintained in the risk register and led with risk owners Provide updates on project progress to internal stakeholders and compile monthly Governance Board packs Maintain updated records of all project related documents and reports Coordinate and integrate work stream activities to achieve key outputs Conduct joint site visits with engineers, technical authorities and service providers to ensure understanding of technical challenges unique to site and to reach alignment on proposed solutions Prepare budget estimates and draft an EFM for required scope of works at remaining sites requiring wet stock management infrastructure Coordinate ATG equipment installation activities at sites with contractors, site managers and HSSE personnel Ensure full HSSE compliance by contractors/ service providers during execution activities at site Identify areas of improvement pertaining to systems operations and consistency of sales and inventory data Manage the Onsite 360 discrepancies and resolve to improve operations with Sales Teams and stakeholders ATG Alarm Analysis, HSSE support Analyze and compile data into reports which feed into monthly HSSE performance reporting Identify trends in data and engage with internal and external stakeholders to gain insights into potential root causes

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience, preference to mechanical

Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail operations.

Must have demonstrated an ability to work both independently and in a team. • Good understanding of Retail Strategy, including Sales, Logistics and Supply

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Continued Learning, Continuous improvement, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Leading transformation, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Offer execution and growth, Operational Excellence {+ 10 more}

Legal 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 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.

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