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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.
It's an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.
Join our Team and advance your career as a
Planning Transformation Manager (fix term until 2027.April)
The Temporary Planning Transformation Manager supports the EU Planning Manager in driving key planning transformation initiatives across the region. The role focuses on enhancing the maturity and execution of S&OE and S&OP processes, strengthening cross‑functional alignment, and supporting the adoption of improved planning standards.
A critical part of this role is working closely with the Global Center of Excellence (CoE) to align on global standards, deploy procedures, and help build the capability of local planning teams across EU sites.
In this role You will:
S&OE / S&OP Process Improvement
- Own and drive the continuous improvement of S&OE workflows across Auto and Industrial.
- Lead the strengthening of the monthly S&OP cycle (data quality, handovers, meeting flow, inputs/outputs).
- Identify bottlenecks and performance gaps, partnering with Planning and Scheduling teams to design and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Ensure consistent adoption and improved routines are followed consistently, bringing up risks where adherence is not met.
Planning Transformation Delivery
- Work closely with Planning Reset PMO, ensuring planning transformation initiatives are completed to plan, achievements are met, and benefits are realised.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise across production planning, supply planning, and manufacturing
- Drive current‑state to future‑state processes and gap analyses
Cross‑functional Leadership & Integration
- Serve as a bridge across Production, Planning, Demand, Customer Fulfillment and other Supply Chain functions.
- Facilitate structured issue resolution, ensuring clear ownership, decision tracking, and timely closure of actions.
- Provide insights to enable root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Change Enablement & Capability Building
- Coach and enable site teams on improved planning and S&OE routines.
- Promote a culture of planning excellence, transparency, and accountability.
- Contribute insight to Global CoE-driven initiatives, including planning maturity assessments, capability frameworks, templates, and governance models.
What You will need to be successful:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Strong background in production planning, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
- Experience interacting with S&OP/S&OE processes preferred.
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work cross functionally and influence without authority.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Comfortable working in transformation environments with evolving processes.
- Familiarity with planning systems SAP and Kinaxis.
- Structured problem solver with attention to detail
- Collaborative and open communicator
- Proactive attitude with strong follow through
- Able to navigate ambiguity and bring clarity
- Hands on approach with strong operational understanding
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:
- Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
- Life & health insurance, medical care package
- Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
- Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
- Celebrate in bp’s success. You may be eligible to join bp’s Global ShareMatch plan. This non-contractual benefit lets employees buy bp shares and receive matching shares, in line with plan rules
- Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
- Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
- Possibility to join our social communities and networks
- Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC's annual employer research. Come and join us!
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious 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.
Disclaimer: Please note that, according to Hungarian law (2012/I. 113. §), mothers or single parents caring for a child under three years of age cannot be employed in night shift positions.
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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.
