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!
British American TobaccoUK has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Fulfilment Executive UK&I in London, Chiswick
The role is responsible for overseeing the seamless operation of logistics activities, including the management of order processing, inventory control, and cost management. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure efficient and timely delivery of products. Key expectations include optimizing logistics processes, managing costs, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Inbound order management: Coordination of inbound shipments of finished goods into 3PL warehouse, ensuring alignment between carriers, supply chain and 3PL.
- Order Processing Management: Oversee the end-to-end processing of BAT orders, ensuring adherence to defined SLAs and addressing any discrepancies in the order fulfilment pipeline.
- Capacity Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with BAT commercial teams to align marketing initiatives with warehouse capacity constraints, optimising the throughput of logistics operations.
- Cost Analysis and Control: Manage and analyse invoices from 3PL providers, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation against budget allocations.
- Inventory and Packaging Oversight: Supervise the procurement and allocation of packaging supplies, and coordinate repack activities within the 3PL warehouse.
- System Integration and Project Management: Lead the development and implementation of integration projects between internal systems and 3PL platforms, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Compliance and Audit Support: Provide accurate data and documentation for external audits, ensuring all logistics activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify inefficiencies within logistics processes and implement strategic improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Stock Control and Destruction Management: Oversee monthly stock counts shelf life analysis, managing the systematic disposal of obsolete or damaged stock, ensuring accurate inventory records and regulatory compliance.
- Transport Management systems: Analyse and manage effective load plans for key account deliveries in accordance with customer service requirements and 3PL transport schedules
What are we looking for?
- Business related degree or similar
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within FMCG
- Experience in previously managing logistics operations involving third-party logistics (3PL) providers
- Experience working with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), particularly SAP, D365, or SNAP, for managing inventory, order processing, and data analysis
- Proficiency in supply chain processes, specifically in inventory planning, warehouse management, and order fulfilment, with a focus on optimising inventory levels and minimising stock discrepancies.
- Experience in analysing costs, and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service quality.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data analytics tools and techniques to generate insights, develop reports, and articulate insights clearly for stakeholder consumption.
- Proven ability to identify inefficiencies in logistics operations and implement continuous improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Expertise in inventory management practices, including stock monitoring, cycle counting, and managing stock discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely fulfilment.
- Digital capabilities or experience within Business Intelligence and Analytics are considered an advantage
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.