Head Strategic Demand Planning

Job Description

About the Company

Petroleum Development Oman is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. The Company delivers the majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply.

Purpose of the Job

As the Strategic Demand Planning and Supply Chain Dimensioning Lead within the Integrated Supply Chain team, your primary responsibility is to orchestrate demand planning strategies and optimize supply chain dimensions to ensure efficient operations and seamless delivery of products or services. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, demand forecasting techniques, and supply chain management principles to drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational effectiveness. The role also requires an understanding of Business planning and budgeting cycles in Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective Definition, Drive and Management of strategy, planning and operational excellence in the Contracting and Procurement department to meet the overall business objectives of PDO. To manage all interfaces relating to other directorates within the Company's C&P environment and provide procedural and stakeholder support. To professionally deliver World Class C&P services which will not jeopardise Oil and Gas production and set targets:

1. To manage, lead and coach the following subjects / people
2. Demand & Supply Planning Team in ISC.
3. Scenario planning and Supply Chain resilience.
4. Link Demand and Supply planning insights in Category and Contracting Teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Quantity Surveying, Economics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Contracting & Procurement is a strong preference, Oil and Gas experience, be it in upstream, midstream or downstream energy sectors is a plus.
• Proven experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles, preferably in a global or multi-national organization.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical analysis, forecasting techniques, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives, drive process improvements, and deliver results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning software, ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements in supply chain management.

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintain HSE as priority through compliance to PDO house rule, PDO HSE golden rules and PDO LSR (lifesaving rules).
• Actively participate in the corporate planning cycle to ensure CP strategies are embedded in the program build.
• Understand Program build priorities and translate this into prioritized input for ISC business plan.
• Identify execution methodologies for the approved Business plan and Program build, derisk execution and provide assurance of execution do-ability from a supply chain point of view.
• Highlight areas of growth and contractions coming out of the Business plan and Program Build. Based on this develop plans to adjust Supply Chain capability and drive execution.
• Provide executive level support for the Supplier Relationship Management program and create a competitive advantage for the organization by creating strategic partnerships.
• Actively work with the contracting and Procurement delivery teams to deliver category management, contracting benefits.
• To develop, maintain innovative Contracting Strategies and Tactics and provide the support to achieve PDO's business objectives.
• Drive supplier innovation and safety & business improvement with close collaboration with UCT, ICV, HSE team and leverage best practices from Shell.
• To develop, maintain, control and continuously improve the CP Contracting Processes, Procedures and Tools for elements related to planning.
• To develop, maintain and disseminate fit for purpose Market Intelligence to support all key PDO stakeholders in making informed business decisions.
• Assess supplier risks on factors including, but not limited to supplier's management, finances, operations, safety, geo-politics, legal compliance.
• To take the lead in developing, implementing and monitoring fit for purpose criteria (process, tools and training).
• To support the business by ensuring training material, processes, procedures and tools for demand & supply planning.
• To drive the initiation and completion of Business Improvement Projects in ISC.
• To drive the development of the ISC Business Plan and monitor progress against the plan to assist CP in achieving the agreed targets.
• Effectively manage and coach all subordinates to ensure the team is highly motivated and continues to deliver excellence.
• Develop, maintain, roll-out fit for purpose CP performance and reporting templates, reports, dashboards.
• Take the lead in preparation, stakeholder engagement and write up of the annual CP business plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning:
• Own, develop and update the PDO procurement plan, develop associated insights and drive insights implementation.
• Develop and implement demand forecasting models and methodologies to accurately predict future market demand trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including planners, Assets, Projects, Wells, IT and finance to gather insights and incorporate market and activity intelligence into demand planning processes.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate forecast accuracy and adjust strategies as necessary.
• Identify opportunities for re-strategizing and volume commitments in category and contracts to create value for PDO.
• Supply Chain Dimensioning:
• Assess and optimize supply chain dimensions including inventory levels, production capacity, and distribution networks to meet customer demands while minimizing costs.
• Utilize advanced analytics and modeling techniques to identify potential bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and opportunities for optimization within the supply chain.
• Develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions and ensure continuity of operations.
• Strategic Alignment:
• Align demand planning and supply chain dimensioning strategies with overall business objectives, corporate goals, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop long-term supply chain strategies and investment plans that support business growth and competitiveness.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on market analysis, demand forecasts, and supply chain performance metrics.
• Link Activities to budgets to contracts to categories to reduce mis-spending.
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously evaluate and refine demand planning and supply chain dimensioning processes to enhance efficiency, agility, and responsiveness.
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitization, and technology adoption to streamline operations and improve decision-making capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers to facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and alignment of objectives.
• Act as a primary point of contact for supply chain-related inquiries, escalations, and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment, and accountability.

Skills Required

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