Head of Planning - Bath, United Kingdom - Lightsource BP
Description
About Lightsource bp
***Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world's transition to low carbon energy.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.
By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will 'be the change' on the world's energy transition to a more sustainable future.
We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape.By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.
Purpose of the role
To lead the Planning and Logistics functions within the Operations & Maintenance business unit.
The role will encompass all aspects of service delivery, reporting and commercial development through safe, timely, efficient, and cost-effective deployment of resources and spares management.
As Head of P&L you will be required to leverage support and bring forward best practice from the Group procurement as well as ensuring the effective running of the business's storage/warehouse functions.
This role also encompasses the strategic development of maintenance and logistics planning, the deployment and then governance of EAMS for O&M, owning supplier rebate programs to enhance revenue, and developing a comprehensive workload and capacity forecasting framework.
Duties and responsibilities
- Lead the annual Planned Maintenance and Logistics plans for each customer and site, including E, M&I, Grounds Maintenance, and drone thermography surveys, ensuring these plans are continuously updated to reflect asset performance and operational life.
- Drive the rollout and adoption of Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS) across O&M activities, ensuring a seamless integration of maintenance and logistics operations.
- Develop and manage strategic contracts with suppliers, including negotiating rebates and incentives to drive revenue and reduce costs.
- Own the business workload and capacity forecasting processes, ensuring a deep understanding of current and future business requirements, and aligning resources accordingly.
- Build and maintain proactive relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring the alignment of expectations and delivery capabilities.
- Lead the planning and logistics teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, datadriven decisionmaking, and professional development.
- Optimise resource deployment, including any direct labour and contractors, to achieve efficiency in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Manage purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring costeffectiveness and timeliness, while maintaining quality standards.
- Oversee the management of delivery hubs and inventory, including warehouse management, stock control via auditing, and replenishment strategies.
- Develop and implement strategies for supply chain efficiency, including transportation/distribution networks, supplier performance management, and procurement process optimisation.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards across all planning and logistics activities.
- Participate in the O&M business leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and financial forecasting.
Knowledge & Experience
- Indepth understanding of contracts, service level agreements, and procurement procedures.
- Expertise in planning, scheduling, and logistics within a fastpaced environment.
- Proven background in O&M planning and logistics management.
- Experience leading teams and driving development within a continuous improvement culture.
- Solid track record in customer engagement and management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS for maintenance scheduling and reporting.
Work Skills
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership, decisionmaking capabilities and Champion for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Communications: Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging effectively with internal and external parties.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the capability to manage and roll out largescale projects like EAMS implementation and to juggle multiple projects concurrently.
- Negotiation and
Contract Management:
Expertise in negotiating supplier contracts and managing procurement frameworks to secure favourable terms and drive cost efficiencies.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct complex data analysis for workload and capacity forecasting, using datadriven insights for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supply Chain and
Logistics Management:
In-depth understanding of supply chain and logistics management principles, including inventory control, supplier management, an
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