BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
British American Tobacco Mexico has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning & Automation Executive in Monterrey
This hybrid role within Growth Management bridges the gap between Finance and Marketing, delivering a unique perspective by aligning priorities and providing a single source of truth across the business. The Demand Automation Executive plays a crucial role in transforming our current forecasting processes into a faster, more agile, and data-driven system. This involves automating existing Excel-based workflows, leveraging current capabilities, and implementing fit-for-purpose tools to improve end-to-end forecasting at the end market, area, and direct business unit levels. The role will drive innovation, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance the team's ability to provide valuable insights that influence business decisions. This role will be instrumental in elevating the team's voice within the business by articulating complex data simply and assertively.
Our Demand Automation Executive will bring innovation, creativity, energy, and a positive attitude to our team. This position is an integral role within the Forecasting & Planning team. An ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for learning, teamwork, driving transformation, experience organizing and analyzing data, with strong Excel capability, high attention to detail, demand planning and project management experience.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead the transformation of existing Excel-based planning and forecasting processes into an automated, scalable system.
- Develop and maintain automated dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and track forecast accuracy.
- Establish a feedback loop with trade teams across markets to incorporate market dynamics and competitive intelligence.
- Develop an advanced understanding of company data and data environments, focusing on key commercial metrics and standardization of S&OP meeting materials.
- Gather and analyze historical sales data, customer orders, and other relevant information.
- Generate reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
- Proactively manage relationships with commercial managers and other stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, statistical modelling, and forecasting techniques, or a related analytical role.
- Advanced English
- Experience with demand planning software/tools (e.g., SAP APO, Kinaxis, Anaplan) is highly desirable. (nice to have)
- Strong project management skills with collaboration, communication, influencing skills, problem-solving, process improvement, project management.
- Advanced Excel skills (including complex formulas, macros, and pivot tables). Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Familiarity with database management systems and statistical software (e.g., Python, SQL).
- Demand planning, S&OP, budgeting, financial analysis, market analysis knowledge.
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 (subject to eligibility)
- 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.
