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 TobaccoPoland has an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Logistic Manager in Warsaw
The Distribution Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the storage and transportation of goods, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to our customers. By working closely with third-party logistics partners, the manager ensures that all customer orders are processed and delivered on time and in full, while ensuring legal and tax compliance throughout the process.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the Customer Service Team throughout the full order-to-cash process (order processing, returns, invoicing).
- Planning and coordinating delivery schedules to ensure efficient goods movement, in collaboration with third-party logistics partner.
- Analyzing transportation data to improve delivery performance (on-time, in-full), together with third-party logistics partner.
- Monitoring inventory levels, warehouse space usage, and storage conditions across all locations.
- Supervising logistics operations managed by third party, including annual stock counts, compliance checks, and contract requirements.
- Tracking obsolete stock and managing the goods write-off process.
- Coordinating the ordering and delivery of excise stamps to ensure availability at production sites.
- Driving process automation, including submitting and implementing SAP change requests and upgrading the Track and Trace system.
- Preparing and sharing data for internal and external audits.
- Reviewing daily operations and implementing continuous improvements to enhance supply chain performance.
- Managing the team, setting goals, and monitoring progress toward targets.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Secondary Supply Chain and team management, including order-to-cash processes, transportation, warehousing operations, and basic tax knowledge.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Practical experience with systems such as WMS, SAP, and Track & Trace.
- Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable improvements that support strategic objectives.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to achieve shared goals.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in Polish and English.
- A curious mindset and a passion for continuous improvement—motivated to simplify complexity, streamline processes, and enhance efficiency.
- Certified APICS: Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) would be beneficial
- Six Sigma Green Belt or similar would be beneficial
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.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
