Network Planning Advisor

** Entity:*
* Customers & Products

** Job Family Group:*
* Retail Group

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* Job Description:

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* We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Network Planning Advisor to join our Network and Portfolio Management Team. The Network Planning Advisor is a highly analytical role responsible for supporting the Portfolio Manager in optimizing bp's retail networks through data-driven insights. The role focuses on evaluating network performance, identifying value opportunities, and translating analysis into clear, actionable site and portfolio plans.

With a primary emphasis on capital-light growth, the Advisor applies financial, geographic, and competitive analysis to recommend channel shifts, dealer strategies, and portfolio rationalization actions that enhance returns. By bringing analytical discipline and transparency to network decisions, the role directly supports bp's broader strategy of improving capital efficiency, strengthening portfolio quality, and delivering sustainable, high-return growth.

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* Key Accountabilities:

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* + Execute real estate strategies aligned to long-term business objectives, focusing on portfolio optimization, asset performance, and lifecycle management.

+ Structured, insight-led plans that prioritize value creation and are aligned to regional strategies.

+ Identification and recommendation of channel shifts, dealer strategies, and rationalization actions to improve returns

+ Clear, geographically grounded guidance on where to grow, reposition, or divest to maximize portfolio value.

+ Ongoing monitoring of network actions to ensure delivery against plan, with clear visibility of progress and risks.

+ Use application of standardized tools and methodologies to strengthen decision quality and comparability across portfolios.

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* Experience and Qualifications:

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* + Deliver clear, data-driven assessments of site and portfolio performance, translating complex analysis into actionable recommendations.

+ Build and maintain robust network plans and site action plans that prioritize capital-light value creation and align with regional strategies ensuring the right sites are part of our network.

+ Identify opportunities to improve returns through channel of trade shifts, dealer model optimization, and targeted portfolio rationalization.

+ Provide analytically grounded recommendations on where to grow, reposition, or exit, focusing on low-capital, high-return opportunities.

+ Monitor execution of site actions and network initiatives, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment across stakeholders.

+ Apply consistent tools and methodologies to improve the quality, comparability, and impact of network planning decisions.

+ Strong critical thinking skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to portfolio performance and asset optimization.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal, influencing, and cross-functional partnership capabilities.

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field.

** Key Partners:*
* ** The team consists of Network and Portfolio Managers in close partnership with the Network & Analytics team, collaborating daily with Sales, Operations, Legal, Finance, Business Investment, Design, Construction, and external real estate partners.*
* ** At bp we embrace a servant team culture focusing on empowering individuals and fostering collaboration to achieve common goals. Key selling points include:*
* ** 1. Empowerment:
Team members feel valued and motivated as they are encouraged to take initiative and contribute ideas, leading to higher job satisfaction and engagement.*
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Collaboration:

Open communication and mutual respect promote a sense of belonging, enhancing teamwork and leading to innovative solutions.*
* ** 3. Customer Focus (internal and external):
By prioritizing the needs of others, both internally and externally, teams can provide exceptional service, improving client relationships and satisfaction.*
* ** 4. Personal Growth: A commitment to individual development ensures team members continuously improve their skills, benefiting both the individual and the organization.*
* ** 5. Resilience: A servant leadership…