Lubricants Supply Chain Business Development Manager - Houston TX

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114786BR

Job Title:

Lubricants Supply Chain Business Development Manager - Houston, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

This position is part of the Americas Lubricants Supply Chain Business Development team. This team is accountable for defining and implementing structural end to end supply chain developments in the region, including:


All asset investment projects
Assets closures and divestments
End to end network optimization
Development of new supply chain partnerships
Negotiation of 3rd supply/tolling agreements and joint ventures


The role suits a highly capable and ambitious individual with a blend of strong operational and commercial knowledge. The position offers leading roles in a broad variety of projects at different stages of the Opportunity Realization Process, from strategy definition to implementation. By the nature of the projects, this position offers high visibility to Shell Global Commercial senior leaders. It is essential for candidates to have strong project management experience, excellence in communication and influencing skills, extensive supply chain knowledge and strong personal drive to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and deliver results.

Responsibilities:


Lead long term asset and network strategic plans for base oil supply, lubricants manufacturing, and distribution
Identify, frame, and lead the implementation of investment and divestment opportunities
Assess “make or buy” opportunities and negotiating 3rd Party supply and toll manufacturing deals
Develop competitor supply chain knowledge and bring external perspectives to identify new opportunities
Develop long term asset network strategic plans:
Analyze and incorporate business requirements, industry trends, competitive landscape, and group strategy
Identify and assess improvement options, looking across the full supply chain (from base oil and raw materials inbound to customer delivery)
Evaluate options and relative benefits, including developing economic models. Analyze risks and sensitivities.
Engage key stakeholder, prepare materials, and lead Decision Review Boards to secure support and commitment to implementing the plans
Scoping and leading projects to deliver those plans:
Identify all critical enablers and activities (e.g., contractual implications, infrastructure requirements, GSAP/streamline changes)
Prepare Investment / Divestment Proposals
Implement Opportunity Realization Standards and Lubricants Project Management System for capital projects
Develop detailed implementation plans
Identify and secure required resources
Lead and co-ordinate implementation
Run Decision Review Boards and project follow up
Prepare and ensure effective hand-over to operations
Close project and ensure full benefits are delivered
Build and maintain relationships with regional lubricants supply chain, global experts, sales and marketing, and product managers to identify improvement opportunities
Be an active member of the global business development group and regional operation team, sharing best practices and providing support and specialist expertise in peer reviews
Ensure all projects are run in compliance with ORS and other applicable standard


As a MBA Graduate you could take an accelerated career path that puts you in line for a role as one of Shell's future leaders. Your ability to inspire and motivate, look at problems differently, and provide imaginative solutions is more important than your background and experiences. As a high-performing MBA at Shell, you'll have the opportunity to take on and solve some of the world's greatest challenges.

Why join Shell as an MBA?


The demand for energy is growing faster than at any time in history, and the challenge of securing the future of the world's energy supplies has never been tougher.
Join us at Shell, and you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an incredibly diverse range of people on projects that encourage you to use your knowledge and skills in original and imaginative ways.
Your leadership skills, project management experience, and international exposure are important to us, as is your ability to create a shared vision and innovative solutions.
You'll have real responsibility from day one, the sort of responsibility that makes the most of your intelligence, focus and dependability.


Accelerated MBA Program

Successful candidates will have the ability to take calculated risks for the betterment of an organization. Some experiences that we look for but are not limited to:


International exposure
Leadership skills
Commercial and financial mindset
Negotiations involving big deals and large accounts
Analytical, operational, and implementation experience
Accelerated career progression to Senior roles


Assessment - What we look for

You’ll be evaluated on your capacity for analysis, decision making, and creating workable solutions, as well as your drive, enthusiasm, resilience, and confidence. Candidates for employment undertake a behavioral interview, a functional interview, and a leadership potential exercise. Successful interviewees will be invited back for a Shell Recruitment Day (SRD).

Auto req ID:

114786BR

Skillpool:

Optimisation & Planning

Country of Work Location:

United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

Disclaimer:

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Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

Work Location:

Houston - EP Center Americas

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Upcoming or recent completion of a top-tier MBA program
Bachelors degree in an area relevant to the role
Minimum five (5) years of relevant pre or post MBA work experience
Project management experience for capital and/or optimization projects is preferred
Wide knowledge of supply chain activities (sourcing, manufacturing, asset management, warehousing, distribution) is preferred
Demonstrated commercial behaviors (external focus, commercial mindset, delivery, speed, simplicity)


City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

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