NPI & Lifecycle Analyst

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

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 an

NPI & Lifecycle Analyst

The NPI & Lifecycle Analyst role is part of the wider Supply Chain organization and the Planning Team within GBS.

The NPI & Lifecyle Analyst role is responsible for setting up, managing and improving analytical data requirements regarding product launches and other NPI activities including status tracking with business collaborators. The NPI & LC analyst is required to work across multiple sites and teams; across a wide geography to ensure that all information required to support the NPI and LC supply chain processes are available in full and on time.

In this role You will:

Adhering with the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of FBT.

Contribute positively to achieving individual, team and organisational targets.

Exhibit strong Teammate characteristics, constructive communication and active listening skills at all times.

Display flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation

Compliance with Company Policies

Drives and tracks New Product Introduction related Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) during implementation

Supports the evolution of an existing mapping tool that provides medium to long-term formulation and raw material change insights to the wider teams, supporting network optimisation activities.

Develops an approach to data management that allows easy access to, and interrogation of data associated with NPI activities to support decision making and to indicate/predict current and future project performance

Ensures data is accurate and robust, and can be used to underpin key decisions with significant impact for the organisation

Provides insight to how to improve the quality and robustness of the New Product Introduction and Lifecycle process through analysis and general support to the NPI and LC Manager.

Leads the set up of presentation material necessary for a successful Product Management Review (PMR) and Regional Supply Review (RSR).

Manages all demand and inventory status reports for product phase in and phase out plans.

Inputs ideas for continuous improvement action plans to the NPI and LC Manager

Adhering with the tasks outlined in the EMS/QMS Systems of GBS

Provide accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems.

Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external participants.

Ensure data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimising errors and resultant financial losses

Some of the Key Performance indicators to be prositively influences by the job holder are: SC implementation performance; Inventory volume and days of cover; Stock availability %; Customer IFOT %; % of new products launched on time; % increase / Decrease of formulation and raw material complexity driven by incoming and outgoing product activities; Stock write off costs.

What You will need to be successful:

University/College degree preferably in Economics, Supply Chain or similar

Absolute fluency in “business English” is mandatory

Advanced Excel knowledge

Very strong analytical skills – able to analyze and summarize complex information and prepared to drive performance improvements

Strong impact, interpersonal, influence and communication skills with proven capability and potential to make a significant contribution to the business.

Good understanding of cross-service functions relating to the business commercial activities

High understanding of the business requirements and strategy

Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritize multiple tasks

High level of customer focus

High degree of energy, stamina and resilience, combined with a “can do” attitude

Continuous improvement mind-set

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and experience of New Product Introduction and Lifecycle management and a good understanding of its importance to the business.

Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail.

High degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and business reporting tools (e.g. MI/SAP Business Objects).

Extensive experience/knowledge in data transformation using advanced formulas (index, match, vlookup, ranges, getpivotdata, if, countif, offset etc.).

Confident with pivot tables, calculated fields, linking files, named ranges and conditional formatting.

Familiar MS Programs like MS Project or Power BI or Power Automate

Experience in generating reports, analytics dashboards in Excel preferably (or any visulisation tools like: Tableau)

Knowledge and use of any ERP system is advantage

Minimum of 3 years of experience preferably in marketing, Supply Chain, planning or logistics or

customer service experience

Can operate with ease at different levels of planning (operational, tactical and strategic).

Has the drive and insight to act wherever it is required.

Able to work well under sustained pressure with conflicting demands, optimizing resources and responding to fast changing circumstances.

Ability to guide others in their work and occasionally stand.

Problem solving skills

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Experience in Sales and Customer management, finance or supply chain is important

Experience of working with a diverse team across different geographies

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.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role