Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

Scheduler

Join our team and develop your career as a Scheduler

As a Scheduler, you play a crucial role in supporting our production operations by ensuring efficient scheduling processes while driving data-driven decision-making, process improvements, and automation initiatives. Your focus will be on reducing manual work, increasing efficiency, and improving scheduling performance through advanced data analysis, Power BI reporting, AI solutions, and process optimization.

Working closely with the Scheduling Team, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain, you will help improve the way scheduling data is managed and utilized across the organization while supporting both short- and long-term production planning.

What will you do?

Production Planning

• Support the development, monitoring, and optimization of short- and long-term production schedules.

• Assist in aligning production requirements, capacity constraints, material availability, and operational priorities.

• Support the Scheduling Team in managing changing priorities and production disruptions.

• Contribute to operational decision-making through data-driven recommendations.

• Manage scheduling master data and planning parameters to ensure scheduling accuracy.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to support production planning and scheduling activities.

• Analyze scheduling and operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Transform complex datasets into valuable insights that support business decision-making.

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data within planning systems.

• Create reports and dashboards that improve visibility into operational performance and scheduling outcomes.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to automate manual scheduling and reporting activities.

• Lead process optimization initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce the administrative workload within the Scheduling Team.

• Explore and implement innovative solutions using Power BI, AI tools, and other digital technologies.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of scheduling processes and workflows.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into practical system and process improvements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with Scheduling, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Fulfilment, Maintenance, Production, and other key stakeholders.

• Act as the point of contact for reporting, data quality, and improvements within planning systems.

• Support continuous improvement projects within the planning and production environment.

• Share best practices and contribute to a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

What do you need to be successful?

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent through experience.

• Experience in scheduling, data analysis, reporting, process improvement, supply chain, or production planning.

• Both experienced professionals and high-potential graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Excellent Excel skills and strong systems knowledge.

• Demonstrated experience with Power BI, including dashboard development and data visualization.

• Experience using data to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

• The ability to remain calm, structured, and effective in a dynamic environment where priorities and schedules can change rapidly.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AI tools and their application in process improvement or automation.

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain.

• Experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of the lubricants, chemicals, or related industries is an advantage.

• Experience with process automation and digital transformation projects.

Core Competencies

• Data-driven mindset.

• Critical thinking and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.

• Resilient and comfortable working in a dynamic operational environment.

What makes you stand out?

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate that they:

• Have strong expertise in Power BI and experience developing impactful dashboards.

• Have practical experience using AI tools to improve business processes.

• Have delivered automation projects that reduce manual work and increase efficiency.

• Possess advanced Excel and systems knowledge.

• Have a passion for technology, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Can translate business challenges into practical digital solutions.

• Have experience with production planning and operational scheduling activities within a manufacturing environment.

Travel Requirement

No travel is 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:

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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