Full-Time
Deployment Planner
ExxonMobil
10,001+ employees
Global fuel producer, distributor, stations network
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
 Operations & Logistics (1) |
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- Minimum 3 of years relevant work experience in supply chain network and deployment planning
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research (or related fields such as Applied Mathematics/Statistics)
- Understand Supply Chain Fundamentals and Supply & Demand Principles
- Proficient in SAP Systems and MS Excel knowledge is critical
- Minimum 3 years of experience in conducting analysis and providing data-driven recommendations for S&OP processes
- Experience managing/supporting large-scale network deployment/replenishment activities
- Minimum 2 years of experience with demand and/or supply planning processes for either inbound materials or finished products
- Function effectively in a team environment, including virtual environments is critical
- Experience in using Supply Chain management systems/software’s (e.g. Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Logility, etc.)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in supporting supply chain activities for large scale operations within the Oil & Gas/Consumer Packaged Goods/Fast-moving Consumer Goods industry
- Proficiency with extracting information from ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) to generate data insights
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing the deployment of inventory across our distribution network to meet customer demand efficiently while minimizing costs and ensuring high service levels
- Manage the planning and execution of Deployment lanes within assigned portfolio
- Support change management (e.g. product line changes, network changes, supply disruptions, etc.) while ensuring systematic review and update of system parameters to
- Collaborate with other members from Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, and Businesses to drive continuous improvement on customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and inventory optimization
- Support Deployment Supervisor in a range of network initiatives
- Ensure knowledge retention through appropriate knowledge transfer and process documentation
- Collaborate closely with demand planners, supply planners, production planners, and logistics to ensure alignment of supply and demand
- Coordinate with logistics team to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation
- Plan and execute network deployment
- Develop and execute deployment plans to allocate inventory from manufacturing sites to, and across, warehouses
- Monitor inventory levels and deployment schedules to prevent stockouts and overstock situations
- Analyze network data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Maintain system parameters to ensure planning system accurately projects deployment requirement
- Maintain accurate deployment forecasts and adjust plans based on changing market conditions and business priorities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain deployment process
- Prepare and present regular reports on deployment status, inventory levels, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements related to supply chain operations
- Manage assigned deployment network lanes to meet the product availability expectations (customer service levels) and desired inventory level
- Review / resolve distribution / deployment planning expectations
- Timely updated information on Back-orders and Future shortages in ProActive3 to enable CS reliable communication to customers
- Review, modify and approve inter / intra-plant shipments generated by ALB (EMAPSS Auto Load Builder)
- Build, modify and approve inter / intra-plant shipments on lanes not handled by ALB
- Manage load leveling for inter / intra-plant shipments
- Expedite orders as necessary to meet network requirements
- Manage network build / draw plans as laid out by the supply / planning manager
- Create manual Purchase Requisitions and Orders for Global Export/or if requested from network
- Work with Production Planners and Logistics group to optimize the execution and costs of interplant replenishment operation
- Work with the export centers for optimal import planning
- Work with 3rd Party Advisor and with the suppliers for optimal 3rd Party planning
- Manage DRP plan performance
- Analyze stock-out performance per assigned location(s), and take appropriate actions to avoid
- Analyze Deployment trends and impact on planning parameters (safety stock, lot size), initiate any parameter changes based on analysis to improve deployment performance
- Ensure import duties are handled by freight forwarder with accuracy
- Work with Network Planning Managers, Plant Production Planners, Team Leads and local Distribution Team to optimize and continuously improve the execution of inter / intra-plant deployment operations
- Shared responsibility for Inventory Availability, Perfect Order Metrics and the target FR
- Ensure all activities conform to the expectations set forth in the BPIMS Framework
- Experience in supply planning roles in Chemical, FMCG, CPG, Manufacturing, E -Commerce preferred
- Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
- Customer oriented mindset and focus
- Effectively interface with internal functions
- Experienced in conducting analyses and providing recommendations for supply planning problems using
- Strong background in statistics and/or analytics
- Strong judgment, including ability to make quality decisions
- Tableau and/or Power BI for visualization
- Power Query, Excel
- Knowledge of R and/or Python for scripting is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including conceptual capabilities
- Strong and effective interpersonal skills
ExxonMobil operates a global network of Exxon and Mobil fuel stations offering gasoline, diesel, motor oil, and convenience-store items to individuals and commercial customers, and it also supplies wholesale fuels. Customers purchase fuel and related products at stations, use loyalty programs, and may add services like car washes; Alexa voice-pay options are available at many stations to speed transactions. The company differentiates itself with a vast, vertically integrated retail and wholesale network, broad loyalty programs, and technology-enabled payments. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and fuel access worldwide while delivering value through a wide range of services and payment options, maintaining leadership in the energy sector.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1866
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Record Guyana production exceeds 900,000 barrels daily in Q1 2026.
- Golden Pass LNG achieves first production in early 2026 amid rising demand.
- Permian Basin targets 1.8 million oil-equivalent barrels daily by end-2026.
What critics are saying
- Strait of Hormuz closure cuts Middle East output by 750,000 barrels daily.
- Chevron's Guyana stake growth erodes Exxon's upstream market share.
- Occidental's 9.3% margin diverts investors from Exxon's 7.5% operations.
What makes ExxonMobil unique
- ExxonMobil formed in 1999 merger of Exxon and Mobil from Standard Oil legacy.
- Vertically integrated across upstream, product solutions, and low carbon divisions.
- Manages industry-leading portfolio as largest non-government energy producer.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive compensation
Medical plans
Maternity Leave
Retirement benefits
Annual vacations & holidays
Day care assistance program
Training and development program
Tuition assistance program
Workplace flexibility policy
Relocation program
Transportation facility
Company News
Exxon Mobil shares fell sharply on 8 April despite strong quarterly performance, as US-Iran ceasefire talks eliminated the energy sector's "war premium". Brent crude dropped to its lowest level in nearly a month as the two countries began negotiations in Pakistan. The company disclosed that disruptions in Qatar and the UAE would reduce first-quarter global oil-equivalent production by approximately 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. These Middle Eastern assets represent about 12% of Exxon's total oil production. Preliminary earnings showed approximately $5 billion, or $1.20 per share, compared to adjusted earnings of $7.3 billion in the fourth quarter. Higher oil and gas prices could boost upstream earnings by roughly $1.4 billion, but downstream earnings face a $5.3 billion hit from timing effects related to derivatives and conflict-delayed cargoes.
ExxonMobil has told the SEC that producing its annual Form 10-K requires roughly 20,000 employee hours over six weeks, characterising it as a "considerable undertaking" during the regulator's review of Regulation S-K. However, a return-on-investment analysis reveals the compliance cost is minimal compared to the value it generates. Including legal, executive and board costs, the total 10-K production cost is approximately $15 million — just 0.005% of ExxonMobil's $332 billion 2025 revenues and 0.052% of its $28.8 billion net income. The company spends more on capital investment in a single business day than on the entire compliance exercise. Meanwhile, academic research shows public listing commands a 20-25% premium over private companies. Applied to ExxonMobil's $648 billion market capitalisation, mandatory disclosure through the 10-K enables $130-162 billion in shareholder value — delivering a 19,000-to-1 return on compliance costs.
Exxon Mobil disclosed approximately 6% of global output was lost during the first quarter due to the Iran conflict disrupting Persian Gulf operations, with half the impact from a liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar. Two LNG trains were damaged by Iranian missile strikes, with no clear repair timeline. The company expects a $3.7 billion sequential decline in its energy-products division, though management characterised the impact as temporary. Higher commodity prices are providing offset, with estimated gains of $2.1 billion from crude and $400 million from natural gas. Excluding timing effects, per-share earnings were higher quarter over quarter. The Persian Gulf typically accounts for one-fifth of Exxon's global output. The disruption follows recent growth projects and acquisitions that had lifted production by over 30% in the past three years.
Exxon Mobil shares have surged 34% year-to-date as the Iran conflict pushed Brent crude above $100 per barrel, disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries one-fifth of global oil and LNG flows. However, XOM stock plunged 5% on 1 April following reports the conflict may end soon, marking its worst single-day drop in over a year. The US International Development Finance Corporation launched a $20 billion maritime reinsurance programme to restore confidence and resume oil tanker traffic. Exxon's fourth-quarter earnings showed EPS of $1.71, beating estimates by 2%, with revenue of $82.31 billion. Net income reached $6.5 billion, though net income growth contracted 14% amid margin pressure. The company currently trades at a premium valuation with a trailing P/E of 23 times.
As the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, American defence contractors and oil companies are reaping substantial profits whilst consumers face surging petrol prices approaching $4 per gallon. Defence stocks have surged, with Lockheed Martin jumping 25% this year after winning a contract to triple missile seeker production. Oil companies including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron have seen share prices rise over 20% as US crude nearly doubled from $65 to over $110 per barrel following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US oil producers could gain an additional $63 billion in profit, according to Rystad Energy. The situation mirrors 2022's Russia-Ukraine crisis, when global oil companies made $916 billion whilst American consumers faced record $5 per gallon petrol prices and 9% inflation.