BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
Work in partnership with the business to:
- Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts across product categories and channels
- Analyze historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and external factors impacting demand.
- Lead monthly forecasting cycles and demand review meetings.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and key demand planning KPIs.
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
Reports to | Planning Manager |
Number of Direct Reports | - |
Core Relationships | Internal - Commercial Team (Trade, Online/Offline Deployment)
- Supply Chain Operations
- Commercial (Marketing) Finance
External - Above Market (Area) Info Reporting Team
- System (Demand Forecast COE) Team
|
Geographic Scope | Local |
Travel Required | N/A |
- Translate commercial activities such as promotions, launches, and pricing changes into demand impacts.Translate commercial activities such as promotions, launches, and pricing changes into demand impacts.
- Communicate risks, opportunities, and supply constraints to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and planning reports
- Analyze variance between forecast, shipment, and actual offtake performance.
- Provide actionable insights on category performance, SOM trends, and industry movement.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Experience Required
- 4-6 years’ experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment
- Experience dealing with internal/external stakeholders across various geographic regions
- Broad experience in large global organisation with in-depth knowledge in specific FMCG process areas
Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required
- [Functional] Statistical forecasting and demand modelling
- [Functional] Managing baseline and promotional forecasts (emphasis on forecast accuracy & bias management
- [Functional] Industry / category trend analysis
- [Technical] Advanced Excel, PowerBI, Statistical Modeling, Experience in APO/BPC is essential
- Strong influencing, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Experience in strategic analysis & planning and execution
- Ability to simplify complex situations and synthesise, communicate, and present complex information
- Insightful, comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, pro-active, collaborative, and consultative
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- A degree educated with professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA)
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
