Job Description:

Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world's largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, steadfast innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in niche functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally!!

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.

About the role:

In line with the Global Supply Chain strategy the purpose of this role is to provide functional excellence in the O2C and D2B processes by developing and securing the right system solutions (SAP backed) in support of the agreed processes, promoting end-to-end process consistency and SAP knowledge as well as driving process discipline throughout the organisation. Provides in adequate governance and support towards all SAP key users as well as on change requests, regression testing and SAP deployments

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishes within the cluster SAP development group a substantial plan to develop defined F2S and O2C capabilities.
• Support and drive the design and implementation of the F2S and O2C process changes in SAP to deliver required functional specifications in-budget, in-time and fully implemented.
• Provide in proper support to the team and all SC SAP key users, their development and help set their priorities according to the SC master plan agreed.
• Makes sure SC users are properly supported, and right error management is established.
• Ensure supply chain is fully represented and part of a forum working with PEX and IT&S to bring required functionality and guidance during country deployments, including retrofits, supporting local teams in resolution of any go-live issues.
• Drive standardisation of solutions throughout the cluster
• Develop and promote great(er) end-to-end process and system understanding of SAP users.
• Develop, maintain and ensure compliance to documented processes and ways of working across the region.
• Govern and guide deployments, regression activity and change request process in the cluster
• Works together with cluster colleagues and in-country team to drive continuous improvement
• Define the master plan for SAP backed developments, including correct full implementation planning
• Secures proper governance on all SAP matters in F2S, O2C and D2R
• Builds the organizational SAP competencies along the agreed processes
• Is the key end-to-end SAP go to person for GSC O2C and FtS matters

Education:

Education (University degree, MBA or equivalent specialization in Supply Chain Management preferred). Supply Planning Accreditation (APICS or similar) preferred.

High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of SAP and business reporting tools

Experience

12 to 15 years of experience in O2C and F2S process areas. Track record of leadership and influencing at senior level. Vast experience of leading change and business transformation within supply chain from gap-design to go-live deployment.

Skills & Competencies

Great skill in matching system functionality with process steps; high end-to-end understanding of O2C and F2S and how these areas integrate with each other.

Highly skilled in managing change.

Culture

We believe in crafting a culture that allows you to live our purpose, play to win while caring for others - and there is a huge focus on diversity equity and inclusion. We are a very open and respectful organization, where there is a lot of respect given to listening to all perspectives and hence people are encouraged to speak up, contribute at all levels irrespective of level or department.

The marketing team is a bunch of energetic and passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, and we thrive on being able to learn from each other as well as a lot of external orientation from the best in the industry. we deeply value partnerships especially with our sales colleagues and strongly believe in the power of igniting one team to be able to break barriers, challenge status quo and create new achievements.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!

Travel Requirement
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Logistics Management, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Project Management, Risk Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.