Build & maintain robust stakeholder relationships - e.g. working closely with different businesses, categories and frontline teams.
The Supply Chain Consultant supports both centrally managed and asset-specific categories, supplier-led initiatives, and contract optimization efforts. Key responsibilities include:
Contribute significant strategic, conceptual and analytical skills to various assets & categories by developing end to end supply chain insights, building cost escalation forecasts, conducting price variance analysis, building should cost models, conducting scenario analysis, external benchmarks to identify opportunities to drive most competitive supply chains efforts.
Produce reports, presentations, and thought papers on best practices and emerging trends, supporting their adoption across Shell’s supply chain.
Develop & maintain capabilities to identify and analyze market & competitive trends including support to Category Managers for assigned categories on appropriate strategy development activities.
Provide consultancy across various categories such as Logistics, Warehousing, HSSE, Environmental Services, IT & Digital, Real Estate, and Professional Services. Consultants may specialize in one or more categories while gaining exposure to others (T-model approach).
Assist in demand forecasting, spend analysis, strategy development, and negotiations. Drive implementation of opportunity heatmaps.
Comply with HSSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) requirements and other agreed compliance area.
Use data analytics and mathematical modeling to generate actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Develop asset-specific insights, identify value opportunities, and co-create action plans with teams to close performance gaps.
Conduct cost modeling and benchmarking to deliver insights across oil and gas supply chain categories.
Analyze contracts across Shell assets to identify improvement opportunities in pricing, demand, specifications, technology, productivity, and sustainability (e.g., GHG reduction).
Delivers opportunities together with other Supply Chain teams to improve efficiency, doing things smarter and ability to devise and implement digital solutions e.g. automation of repetitive workflows through Power BI, Power Apps etc.
Actively explore/evaluate new tools/methods to share/deploy opportunities and value levers to stakeholders and also to establish effective feedback mechanisms on gap closure and performance management from end stakeholders.
Collaborate daily with frontline SC Leads and Category Managers, and regularly with senior leaders (SC Managers, Enterprise Category Managers, SC GMs).
Actively explore opportunities for deployment of mathematical models for deeper analytics and insights
Requirements
power bi
python
mba
cost modeling
business analysis
stakeholder mgmt
Proficiency across Microsoft tools like PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Spotfire, Power BI would be a distinct advantage.
Strong analytical abilities, able to handle/interpret large volumes of data, out of box thinking to provide valuable insights (the so what?) on economic, technical, financial and/or commercial areas to support decision making.
Knowledge/experience in cost modeling, benchmarking, market intelligence, sourcing strategies, supplier and contract management would be a distinct advantage.
Individual should be highly numerate, able to handle/interpret data, and to think creatively in terms of “so what ?” & “what if?” & “why does it matter?” etc. and think laterally/have appetite to find out and reach out as required to see bigger picture and be able to conceptualize different solutions/deliverables as situation demands.
Technical degree with Professional experience of 3-6 years in areas related to business analysis in oil and gas industry focusing on technical and commercial aspects of business-related contracting, procurement and strategic sourcing. Strong candidates with relevant experience from other industries will also be considered. Having an MBA would be a distinct advantage.
Good relationship skills are key to regular interaction with a broad range of stakeholders, at varying levels of seniority in a time of change.
Individuals should be able to engage and drive forward work activities across full scope of current or planned projects but not necessarily as an expert in all areas.
Being able to use Python/R with working exposure in data analytics/ mathematical modeling such as Multivariate analysis and other predictive analytics methods, probabilistic simulations etc. would provide a distinct advantage to the applicant.
A strong team player with curiosity and willingness to undertake tasks outside of comfort zone and be willing to take time for team building and related community engagements
Ability to work in a consulting environment on projects with varying complexity and high ambiguity.
Strong exposure to consultancy, commercial/supply chain strategy or internal advisory/corporate strategy teams is a key requirement - specifically structured problem solving, constructive challenge/probing and deep analytics/insights
Ability to communicate in a clear, concisely and coherent manner.
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Company
Overview
284 Billion USD
Annual Revenue (2024)
Generated through integrated operations spanning exploration to retail.
47k Stations
Mobility Retail Presence
Operates over 47,000 stations globally.
54k EV Chargers
EV Infrastructure Expansion
Provides more than 54,000 EV charging points worldwide.
Evolved from a merger of two companies, becoming a global energy leader.
Typically involves deep-water oil and gas projects, large-scale LNG, and EV infrastructure.
Organized into key business units, bridging traditional and emerging energy solutions.
Blends traditional fuels with renewable energy sources to diversify offerings.
Strategic pivots include doubling oil and gas production while scaling back some renewables.
Known for bold moves like sponsoring top sports teams and expanding into new markets.
Culture + Values
We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect
Core values of honesty, integrity and respect help create a diverse and inclusive culture
Approachable leaders: an informal, flat hierarchy where doors to senior management are open
Teamwork: achieving goals through teamwork across physical, remote and virtual teams
On‑boarding buddy assigned to each new joiner
Supportive network helping settle in and build friendships
Shared purpose and passion: working alongside colleagues who share a commitment to progress
Personal development: learner mindset, on‑the‑job learning, coaching, mentoring, formal training
Global‑scale participation: involvement in external engagements, learning and sharing expertise
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Net-Zero Target
Net-Zero Emission Goal
Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
50% Emission Reduction
Emissions Reduction Target
Aims to cut absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, measured against 2016 levels.
£19.8M Investment
Conservation Funding
Invested £19.8 million in U.S. conservation efforts between 2015 and 2017, with ongoing partnerships like NFWF.
1M tonnes/year
Plastic Waste Utilization
Aim to use 1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually in global chemical plants by 2025.
Aim to reduce the net carbon intensity of energy products sold by 100% by 2050 (vs 2016)
Emissions from own operations peaked in 2018; own operations represent <10% of total emissions
By 2025, aim to use 1 million tonnes/year of plastic waste in global chemical plants
By 2030, 30% recycled plastic in packaging; packaging to be reusable or recyclable
Inclusion & Diversity
35% women leadership target by 2025
Gender Representation
Aiming for 35% women in senior leadership roles by 2025 and 40% by 2030.
42% Board women representation
Board Composition
42% of board members and 43% of executive committee members are women as of 2023.
100% HRC CEI score
LGBT+ Inclusion
Recognized as an 'Advocate' by Workplace Pride and achieved a 100% score in the US HRC CEI since 2016.
88% employee engagement
Engagement Rate
employee engagement survey achieved an 88% response rate in 2023, up from 87% in 2022.
40% of graduate hires were women in 2023; experienced hires 38% women
Board had three ethnic-minority members (end-2023); one ethnic-minority Executive Committee member
Target: 15% ethnic-minority representation in senior management by 2027
Disability inclusion: aim to make service stations inclusive by 2030; support and adjustments for disabled staff