Sr. Specialist Planning اختصاصي أول تخطيط

Job title : Sr Specialist Planning
Stream : RPI
Function : Commercial RPI- Asset Planning & Optimization - Planning & Performance
Location : Oman - Muscat
Reporting to : Manager Planning & Performance
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
 Lead the consolidation and input planning data supply, analyze these data, identify deviations, and communicate these deviations.
 Deliver the monthly RPI & Plastic’s plan that optimize/maximize the gross margin using the LP model.
 Communicate the output of the RPI & Plastic’s plan to the stakeholder after getting the required approval.
 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.
 Update procedures as the organization continuously improves.
 Analyze feedstock availability, production capacity, and product demand to optimize production schedules and inventory levels.
 Work with commercial teams on crude and feedstock selection and product dispatch optimization.
 Ensure planning assumptions are based on accurate and validated data from all stakeholders.
 Conduct scenario analysis to assess the impact of operational changes, unit turnarounds, or market shifts.
 Perform LP (Linear Programming) model runs to evaluate scenarios, margin optimization, and feedstock/product blending strategies.
 Ensure planning inputs and outputs are aligned with corporate reporting and performance metrics (e.g., GRM, F&L%).
 Execute KPIs with respect to the performance management process.
 Identify bottlenecks and suboptimal operation and provides recommendations for overcoming them.
 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
• 6-8 years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience in similar role Refining or Oil Trading experience essential.
• Experience in the Global environment of oil and gas products
• Experience of Planning Industry Modelling System (PIMS) is mandatory.
• Cost / benefit analyses
• KPIs to the performance management process

Competencies and skills
Soft:
• Lead others by example
• Negotiation
• Persuasive Communicate at various corporate levels
• Ability to work across different functions.
• Deal with diversity and multicultural cultural background

Technical:

• Computer literacy including MS Office
• Downstream and specialty chemicals business management
• Hydrocarbon and petrochemical value chain management
• Planning/optimization and performance management