Materials Management Senior Advisor – Warehousing

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation of working up to three days per week on site. At bp, we are transforming the way materials move through our business, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that change. As our Materials Management Senior Advisor (Warehousing), you will help shape how we design, manage, and continuously improve the way materials are stored and delivered across our global operations. This is a role where your expertise truly influences how we work—and where your ideas can turn into real impact!

What you will do

• Guide the development of our global warehousing strategy and ensure that we operate safely, efficiently, and consistently across all regions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Materials Management, Inventory, Logistics, and Operations to enhance the overall performance of our warehousing network.
• Lead improvement initiatives that help us simplify processes, strengthen governance, and support teams at site level.

Key areas of focus include:

• Shaping a global warehousing strategy that supports our wider business direction and reflects the realities of our operating environments.
• Improving warehouse performance by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, reduce cost, enhance safety, and increase service reliability.
• Strengthening governance by developing guidance materials, building KPIs, reviewing compliance results, and supporting self-verification and oversight activities.
• Leading warehousing projects that address layout, optimisation, and service improvements across multiple regions.
• Building strong partnerships with internal teams and external providers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes for the business.

We work as one global team, and you will often be the link connecting regional operational insights with broader strategic decisions.

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone with strong senior-level experience in warehousing or materials management, who understands the operational realities of logistics environments. Extensive, hands-on SAP experience is required, with proven involvement in warehouse implementation and rollout in operational environments. You will bring strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence decisions at different levels of the organisation, as well as a solid understanding of safe warehousing practices and risk management. Formal project management capability (PMP, PRINCE2) will help you succeed in this role. Professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS, or CPM are beneficial but not essential.

We believe this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the way bp manages materials across the globe. You will work with teams who are passionate about safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, and you will have the freedom to bring forward ideas that challenge the status quo. We value curiosity and collaboration, and we encourage people to shape the direction of their work. This is a place where your expertise will be recognised—and where your decisions will matter!

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you need accommodation at any stage, please let us know—we are here to help.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills: Agility core practices, Commercial Acumen, Contract Management, Cost Leadership, Cost Management, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Materials demand management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Project and programme management, Resource and budget planning, Stakeholder Management, Supply chain management, Warehousing.