Demand Planning Analyst

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!

Achieve operational excellence and enhance supply chain efficiency by supporting the development and implementation of robust demand forecasting strategies. Utilize data analytics, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration, to accurately anticipate product demand, minimize inventory costs, and ensure timely delivery.

The primary role of the Demand Forecasting Analyst is to execute the Demand Forecasting Process for a portfolio of products as part of Sales and Operational Planning Process to ensure that company objectives are achieved.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Build the necessary tools/models to support demand forecasting for monthly demand planning, annual demand planning and ad-hoc requests.
• Provide accurate and timely volume performance analysis to facilitate demand forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting as per the regional guidelines.
• Support the Demand Planning Sr. Manager on the monthly demand planning process and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Run the statistical baseline in Kinaxis to identify opportunities/gaps on the demand plan based (considering market trends, customers vision, expected exceptional, guidelines issued from previous S&OP cycles)
• Deliver the Consensus Demand Forecast for a portfolio of products through the monthly planning process.
  • Provide accurate and timely volume performance analysis to facilitate demand forecasting.
  • Maintain statistical forecast models and baseline.
  • Maintain forecast drivers at the appropriate level of the product hierarchy.
  • Maintain core assumptions and their impact on the demand scenario.
  • Track core assumptions, trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Constructively challenge stakeholders on the accuracy of drivers.
• Monitors Actual Sales vs Forecast.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of Forecast as per Global Guidelines.
  • Track actual performance against forecast, working cross functionally to understand reasons for variance and providing analysis and recommendations to Manager for remedial action.
  • Working with Supply Team to mitigate disruption from the evolution of the forecast.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in: Economy, Finance, Statistics, Engineering or similar.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Excel.
• Fluent English: written and speaking. (Advanced)
• Very good communication skills, organizational skills, ability to prioritize and able to work with tight deadlines
• Multi-tasks; good in data mining and consolidating large amount of data; proactive
• Proactive and willing to continuous development 
• Experience analysing large databases

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.