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