Transport Contracts Manager - JHB at BP International

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities:

• Be a strong safety leader and living bp’s safety leadership principles. Role model and ensure entire team consistently practices the Who We are beliefs; Live our Purpose, Play to Win, and Care for Others.
• Oversee delivery of day-to-day secondary transport operations to deliver safe, customer service-oriented and cost-effective fuels logistics across South Africa for ground, aviation and marine fuels.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop capability within the Logistics JVs and Transport team to deliver outstanding performance on HSSE, customer service, as well as financial, and operating standards.
• Clarify accountabilities clearly and inputs required from all stakeholders.
• Drive performance through cultivating a sense of ownership in your team members.
• Systematically identify, assess, prioritise and manage logistics operational risks and embody the bp safety leadership principles in all interactions with partners and customers.
• Provide logistics expertise into Crisis Management and Business continuity planning and execution.
• Ensure that’ secondary transport operations are in accordance with bp’s Operating Management System (OMS) 2.5, Working with contractors, BP Group Recommended Practice for Working with Contractors (GRP 2.5-0001), BP Guide Working with Road Transport Contractors (GG 2.5-0002), and any related updates thereof, including systematically assuring that transport services provided by carriers meet contractual and BP requirements.
• Ensure that the contractors’ transport operations are in accordance with SANS-1395-1-2019 - Road transport management systems (RTMS), and applicable legal framework including but not limited to The National Road Traffic Act “Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Substances by Road”.
• Lead the self-verification (SV) process for transport contractors to ensure compliance. Facilitate monthly SV Operating Program Reviews for trending, analysis and insights related to SV outcomes.
• Understand the financial and commercial impact to the bp business of Logistics operations and work with the Transport Performance Manager and Transport Commercial Advisor to drive sound decisions from a safety, efficiency, and cost perspective.
• Ensure reliable and optimized delivery of bp fuel by working collaboratively with the wider midstream team. 
• Work with customer-facing business stakeholders to support their delivery and incorporate logistics into business strategies and annual plans – delivering risk reduction and performance improvement.
• Create and implement best practices and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.
• Hold the operational management level relationship with third party logistics carriers, supporting the regional Transport Contracts Controllers in driving performance across carrier operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Provide leave cover for other logistics team roles as required.
• Be a key member of the RTCPET (Road Transport Contractors Performance Evaluation Team) and work closely with the HSE and E&C team to assess and drive carrier safety performance.
• Lead the implementation of operations and safety related projects.
• Support the Senior Manager Logistics JVs & Transport in developing and executing the bpSA logistics strategy.

Job Holder Requirements:

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Transport Economics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or other commercial/engineering degree with significant relevant industry experience.
• A Post graduate qualification in business management/administration (e.g., MBA or MBA), Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management would be advantageous

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in supply chain management is essential, particularly in logistics or transport economics.
• Strong safety and operational risk management skills - driving safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and manage a team in a changing environment.
• Deep understanding of logistics and/or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated strong management of third parties / vendors to drive strong performance and delivery.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of statutory environment as it applies to supply chain and logistics operations.
• Deep understanding of fuel logistics commercials, safety and operations.
• Strong influencing and networking skills
• Strong analytical capability, commercial acumen and high attention to detail
• Cost-conscious decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong management skills in complex cross functional projects.
• Strong ability to influence outside of direct line.