Job title
Sr Specialist Planning
Grade
Stream
RPI
Function
Commercial RPI- Asset Planning & Optimization - Planning & Performance
Location
Oman - Muscat
Budget control
Reporting to
Manager Planning & Performance
Direct reports
**Job purpose **
Consolidate Asset plan initiatives and support the delivering of planned production & profitability across RPI asset by working alongside with the Commercial & Downstream team to deliver the optimum production plan for the RPI & Plastic assets using the direction from the Asset Production Management plan.
The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
Main tasks and responsibilities
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Lead the consolidation and input planning data supply, analyze these data, identify deviations, and communicate these deviations.
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Deliver the monthly RPI & Plastic’s plan that optimize/maximize the gross margin using the LP model.
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Communicate the output of the RPI & Plastic’s plan to the stakeholder after getting the required approval.
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Evaluation and communication of marginal economic drivers and preparation of case studies on medium term (1 month to 1-3 years) time horizon to optimize supply, refining, petrochemicals, logistics, sales.
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Update procedures as the organization continuously improves.
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Analyze feedstock availability, production capacity, and product demand to optimize production schedules and inventory levels.
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Work with commercial teams on crude and feedstock selection and product dispatch optimization.
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Ensure planning assumptions are based on accurate and validated data from all stakeholders.
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Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of operational changes, unit turnarounds, or market shifts.
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Perform LP (Linear Programming) model runs to evaluate scenarios, margin optimization, and feedstock/product blending strategies.
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Ensure planning inputs and outputs are aligned with corporate reporting and performance metrics (e.g., GRM, F&L%).
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Execute KPIs with respect to the performance management process.
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Identify bottlenecks and suboptimal operation and provides recommendations for overcoming them.
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Prepare cost / benefit analyses of planned and unplanned events.
Key interactions
Internal: Commercial & Downstream - RPI & Plastics - OQM
External: Specialized Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers.
**Notable Working Conditions. **Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
Education requirements
Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering / Business / Finance or similar (required)
**Language requirements **
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) Arabic - Native (desirable)
Background & Experience
Competencies and skills
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6-8 years of relevant experience
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Relevant experience in similar role Refining or Oil Trading experience essential.
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Experience in the Global environment of oil and gas products
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Experience of Planning Industry Modelling System (PIMS) is mandatory.
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Cost / benefit analyses
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KPIs to the performance management process
Soft:
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Lead others by example
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Negotiation
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Persuasive Communicate at various corporate levels
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Ability to work across different functions.
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Deal with diversity and multicultural cultural background
Technical:
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Computer literacy including MS Office
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Downstream and specialty chemicals business management
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Hydrocarbon and petrochemical value chain management
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Planning/optimization and performance management