Value Delivery Specialist

If you are a strategic thinker and a Supply Chain professional with a passion for transforming Supply Chain for the future and driving the delivery of large, complex, valuable projects, this could be your chance to make your mark in the Lubricant business.

Where you fit

Shell is actively working towards establishing a more extensive presence in the Lubricants Supply Chain, with plans for significant scaling in the upcoming years. The Lubricants business, recognizing the pivotal role of its supply chain, is committed to turning it into a competitive advantage. The Lubricant Supply Chain (LSC) organization, as an integral part of the broader Lubricants business, is crucial for achieving success in the marketplace.

In this role, you sit at the intersection of the Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain organization, striking the right balance and tradeoffs between external market/customer needs and internal Shell capabilities. Throughout the multiple project phases, you are responsible and held accountable for tasks based on the scope of the assigned project.

What’s the role?

For Shell Lubricants to keep pace with its exciting Accelerated Growth commitments amidst the energy transition, you play a critical role in ensuring that key projects get delivered on time and to their full potential

Further accountabilities are as follows:

• Manage, Own or support one or more project workstream(s), including deliverables, while adhering to budget, timelines, and stakeholder engagement guidelines.
• Apply technical and domain expertise to partner with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables; coordinate resources, timelines and milestone identifying interdependencies and risks.
• Anticipate/mitigate roadblocks and elevate issues, as appropriate, to ensure project success, in balance with competing projects.
• Coordinate key elements about the project performance and is responsible for monitoring/driving progress and reporting to the relevant project sponsor.
• Conduct post implementation reviews to capture best practices and opportunities to improve the process and tools.
• Serve as a center of excellence for project management across lubricant supply chain. Help coach colleagues and drive effective project management across the business.
• Effectively use existing or develop of project management tools and Continuous improvement concepts.

What we need from you

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 6+ years Supply Chain experience (lubricants or relevant industry preferred).
• Experience in supply chain roles and solid understanding of supply chain management principles and interest in working on sophisticated problems. (SPO)
• Significant experience leading mid to large scale End to End supply chain projects and delivering objectives in agile and fast paced environment.
• Minimum of 6+ years Supply Chain experience (lubricants or relevant industry preferred).
• Excellent problem solving, storytelling and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical details in an easy-to-understand language to Project sponsors and stakeholder.
• Ability to develop strong business relationships, have a collaborative approach in a team environment, possess strong interpersonal and communicative skills, and hold themselves accountable to the highest level of standards.
• Well organized with Robust Communication and Stakeholder Management Skills
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, preferably SAP; business intelligence and project management tools.
• Willingness to work during US hours (Houston) with some flexibility. The role will be based out of India to support the lubricants business in the North America. Shift allowance (as per India country norms) will be provided for the off-shift requirement in addition to the regular salary

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Shell is a global energy company where we work towards powering progress through more and cleaner energy solutions. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. In India Shell has its businesses footprint in Information Technology, Projects & Technology, Finance Operations, Integrated Gas, Downstream & Upstream spread across more than 7 main locations.

An innovative place to work

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We are creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there. We are striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

As an equal opportunity employer, combining our ideas through a creative, collaborative environment and global operations – we have developed and will continue to nurture a unique workplace with an impressive range of benefits to ensure that joining Shell is an inspired and rewarding career choice for everyone.