NPI Executive

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!

The NPI Executive is responsible to support the system readiness and operational delivery within the New Product Introduction (NPI) function.

SENIORITY LEVEL:Non-Management

FUNCTION:Operations

LOCATION: Sunway Geo Tower, Bandar Sunway

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports To:Regional NPI Capability Manager

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope:APMEA + Global Travel Retail

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate end-to-end product and material code creation for new product launches, ensuring products can be planned, produced, costed, ordered, and sold across entities, while managing Engineering Change Records (ECRs) that govern code creation activities across multiple business functions.
• Monitor and drive system readiness activities, including code creation, recipe readiness, product costing, and data quality, proactively identifying risks, delays, and issues, and ensuring timely resolution and communication of customer concerns to maintain project launch timelines.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional and external partners, including NPI Project Managers, Product Development, Packaging, Data Specialists, Factory, Costing, Quality, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning teams, to acquire required inputs, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure project achievements are reached according to plan.
• Manage projects with simple to moderate scope by developing project plans, coordinating task execution, monitoring schedules, costs, risks, scope changes, and deliverables, while ensuring compliance with established project management standards, guidelines, and quality expectations.
• Maintain strong project governance and communication, including active participation in project meetings, daily tracking of system readiness activities, weekly review of BAT project management tools, accurate records management, regular updates to collaborators, continuous process improvement initiatives, and timely reporting of critical customer concerns to management.  

What are we looking for?

• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in Project Management, Product Data Management, Marketing, Analytics, Planning, Supply Chain, or Procurement. Fresh graduates may also be considered if they can demonstrate relevant skills and capabilities through academic projects, internships, extracurricular activities, or volunteer work.

• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency, including advanced English communication skills (written and verbal), experience with SAP, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), and the ability to leverage AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, or Gemini for productivity and project optimization.
• Exhibit a high level of ownership and initiative, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, monitor progress, follow overdue actions, and drive deliverables forward independently with minimal supervision.
• Apply strong analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills, effectively identifying risks, prioritizing tasks, performing under pressure, and communicating complex or technical information clearly and concisely to support management decision-making.
• Maintain excellent organizational and collaborator management capabilities. Ensure accurate records management and meet audit requirements. Pay close attention to detail across multiple projects. Build collaborative relationships and influence collaborators at all organizational levels without direct authority.

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.