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 Tobacco Hellas has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planning Manager in Athens.
We’re looking for a new colleague to join our ambitious and dynamic team as Demand Planning Manager – GMCI (Greece, Malta, Cyprus, and Israel).
In this role, you will own the demand planning process for the GMCI region, delivering accurate and actionable forecasts that turn market insights and business drivers into strategic decisions. You will lead a high-performing team of 5, collaborating closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain to identify risks, uncover opportunities, and optimize performance.
You will also monitor industry trends, market share, and volume performance, ensuring GMCI leadership teams have the insights they need to drive growth and make informed decisions. By championing process simplification and continuous improvement, you will enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency, making a direct impact on the organization’s strategic planning and execution.
This is a unique opportunity to be the central source of insights and strategic guidance for the GMCI region, driving growth and supporting key business decisions across multiple markets.
Your key responsibilities will include
- Lead the demand planning process for GMCI markets, presenting BAT sales forecasts and performance insights to key forums.
- Develop robust forecasts for assigned categories, incorporating market trends, volume projections, commercial initiatives, and regulatory impacts.
- Track performance vs targets, highlighting key variances and drivers to ensure informed decision-making.
- Improve forecast accuracy through continuous analysis and process enhancement, reducing write-offs and minimizing out-of-stock risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Trade, Marketing, Activation, Supply Chain) to ensure forecasts reflect the latest market insights.
- Provide timely performance reporting to senior management, ensuring visibility across markets and the GMCI cluster.
- Support execution of business planning processes by translating frameworks into clear, actionable steps for the GMCI region.
- Enhance forecasting and planning processes, embedding continuous improvement and best practices across the assigned scope.
What are we looking for?
- Strong expertise in market analytics and business intelligence, able to interpret complex data and turn insights into actionable recommendations.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, fostering a high-performing team and developing talent.
- Advanced proficiency in forecasting, data analysis, and relevant systems (ERP, CRM, EDI, BI platforms, Power BI, Nielsen).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, dissecting complex issues and delivering data-driven solutions.
- Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Strong commercial awareness with a degree-level education and relevant experience.
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 experiencehere.
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.
