Transport Manager - Europe & META

This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

As bp transitions to an integrated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain competitive performance. bp’s customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This will support the delivery of enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities, scale, using technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working together with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products BTC!

About the Role

Position secures right transport services with contingent capacity and meeting HSSEQ and service standards and covering all transport requirements in primary, secondary and plant related goods flows.

Key metrics include

HSSEQ metrics (including carbon footprint)

IFOT (logistics component)

Plan adherence KPI’s

Costs/Liter inbound/outbound

OCC delivery

Key Accountabilities

Key responsible for directing all transportation activity, packed and bulk; in a safe and compliant mode and HSSEQ’s tag in transportation overall with all aspects relating to this

Overall Contract Accountable Manager (CAM) responsibility for transportation, in co-operation with country logistics operations teams and key tag for non-product-related procurement (foremost but not limited to 4PL, LLP and ocean freight)

Develops and maintains high standard solutions in transportation E2E-process, organization and system functionalities and drives continuous improvements through, using voice of customer and digital opportunities

Is the managerial budget owner of all transportation cost and capex in EMETA and drives a zero-based budgeting approach each year to make sure we identify and reach opportunities

Functions as the process owner on end-to-end transportation, including interfacing with warehousing and process dependent master data

Follows up on market and sector trends by networking and following publications and informs the PU logistics teams proactively

Follows tightly up on transportation performance regarding service to markets, capacity, plan adherence by carriers and costs

On all Import and Export business, supports the O2C teams with support and guidance as well as updated solutions to keep lead times competitive at agreeable costs.

Provides in coaching to CF teams whenever needed

Helps CF Managers to build proficiency centres

Supports Cost-to-Serve advisors / customer tender process with quotations and freight rate indications

Collaborates closely with the Global Logistics Excellence Team representing the interest of the PU

CAM responsibility, co-signature on transport service selection and contracts for EMETA

HSSEQ responsible for transportation and delegation structure

Provides sign-off on approved processes, systems/applications and changes thereon

Manages and reports on transportation performance in the PU

Shift Timings India: 12:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Oct-Mar) / 11:30 am - 8:30 pm (Apr-Sep)

Education and Experience

• University degree in business economics, transportation economics, supply chain or similar

• 12 to 15 years experience in logistics and transportation in a multifaceted European environment

• Hands-on experience in contracting transport services and with European transport market

• Experienced in working closely with logistics operational teams

• Proven understanding of European transport market particularities and broad haulier contact network

• Very good comprehension of relevant HSSEQ related matters in transportation

• Strong analytical proficiency to handle transportation by the real numbers

• Phenomenal end-to-end process and system knowledge as well as digital solutions

• Ability to find opportunities/synergies and actionize with an E2E process approach

Why join bp

At bp, 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 fostering 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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.

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Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.

Disclaimer

This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.