About the Role
This role is part of the Castrol organisation, and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. Ring-fence employees are expected to move with Castrol to new ownership.
The position secures the right transport services with contingent capacity, meets HSSEQ and service standards, and covers all transport requirements in primary, secondary and plant-related goods flows.
Main responsibilities and metrics
- HSSEQ metrics (including carbon footprint)
- IFOT (logistics component)
- Plan adherence to Key Performance Indicators
- Costs/Liter inbound/outbound
- OCC delivery
In this role you will (be)
- Key responsible for directing all transportation activity, packed and bulk, in a safe and compliant mode, and for HSSEQ in transportation overall
- Overall Contract Accountable Manager (CAM) for transportation, in co-operation with country logistics operations teams and key contact for non-product-related procurement (foremost but not limited to 4PL, LLP and ocean freight)
- Develop and maintain high-standard solutions in the transportation E2E process, organization and system functionalities, and drive continuous improvement using voice of customer and digital opportunities
- Act as managerial budget owner of all transportation cost and capex in EMETA, driving a zero-based budgeting approach each year to identify and reach opportunities
- Function as process owner on end-to-end transportation, including collaborating with warehousing and process-dependent master data
- Follow market and sector trends by networking and following publications, and proactively inform the PU logistics teams
- Closely follow up on transportation performance regarding service to markets, capacity, plan adherence by carriers and costs
- Support the O2C teams with guidance and updated solutions on all import and export business, keeping lead times competitive at agreeable costs
- Provide coaching to CF teams whenever needed and help CF Managers build proficiency centres
- Support Cost-to-Serve advisors and the customer tender process with quotations and freight rate indications
- Collaborate closely with the Global Logistics Excellence Team, representing the interest of the PU
- Hold CAM responsibility, with co-signature on transport service selection and contracts for EMETA
- Be HSSEQ responsible for transportation and the delegation structure
- Provide sign-off on approved processes, systems/applications and changes to them
- Manage and report on transportation performance in the PU
What you'll need to be successful
- University degree in business economics, transportation economics, supply chain or similar
- 12 to 15 years of experience in logistics and transportation in a multifaceted European environment
- Hands-on experience in contracting transport services and with the European transport market
- Experience working closely with logistics operational teams
- Proven understanding of European transport market particularities and a broad haulier contact network
- Very good comprehension of relevant HSSEQ matters in transportation
- Strong analytical proficiency to handle transportation by the real numbers
- Excellent end-to-end process and system knowledge, as well as digital solutions
- Ability to find opportunities/synergies and put them into action with an E2E process approach
Benefits
- Different bonus opportunities based on performance, and a wide range of cafeteria elements
- Life and health insurance, medical care package
- Hybrid working arrangement aligned with team arrangements and business needs
- Opportunity to build a long-term career path and develop your skills with a wide range of learning options
- Possible eligibility for bp's Global ShareMatch plan, a non-contractual benefit that 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
- Employee wellbeing programs, e.g. Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
- Possibility to join social communities and networks
- Chill-out and collaboration spaces in the Budapest Agora and Szeged offices, e.g. play zones, office massage, sport and music equipment
Additional Information
- Travel requirement: up to 10%
- Relocation assistance: eligible for relocation within country
- Remote type: hybrid of office/remote working
Skills: 4PL, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Cost Optimization, Digital Fluency, End to End Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Negotiating, Ocean Freight, Project Management, Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE), Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action
