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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are 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!

This role involves design and delivery of an enterprise wide SAP solution within the delivery centre of excellence. This role will ensure quality of design, implementation and management of lifecycle delivery of changes globally for SAP applications used by BAT. The candidate will have demonstrable experience in designing the overall architecture and managing the implementation and deployment of complex SAP solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Reports to: Senior Supply Chain Designer

Geographic Scope: Global

Travel Required: None

• Key focus within the change lifecycle of implementation of changes including requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, impact assessment, presenting to the appropriate governance body for approvals, transition and supporting the change post implementation
• Accountable in ensuring changes meet the change management processes/governance/criteria
• Responsible for evaluation and approval of the Estimates provided by the 3rd party Service provider
• Responsible for quality assurance aligning with audits and SOX controls
• Supporting change management, release and deployment management, service transition and service operations
• Support and contribute to Continuous Service Improvement Process (CSIP) increasing quality/standards and driving towards lean organization
• Managing a team of internal and outsource resources. Provide guidance and coaching to the team
• Provide input and recommend robust solutions to meet business requirements
• Engages with architecture functions to provide input into future standards from an operational point of view
• Apply processes to govern change and to ensure compliance to global standards
• Advise projects and developers on standard methodology, lessons learned during projects/operations to ensure delivery meets the required quality standards

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 8 years working experience in SAP ECC within project implementation or support organization
• Degree level or equivalent.
• Primary skills in the following SAP ECC modules/areas:
• SAP Materials Management focusing on procurement, inventory management, materials planning, stock transport orders,
• SAP Logistics Execution focusing on deliveries, picking, goods movement, shipment, warehouse management, material staging
• Inter-company, intra-company, stock transport order, subcontracting
• Integration to third party service providers, integration to track & trace solutions
• Exposure to multiple full lifecycle development experience from blueprinting to design through implementation and production support.
• Experience in data migration in large scale data migration would be an added advantage.
• Experience of working in large global organization using in-sourced and out-sourced IT service providers.
• Demonstrable record of dedicted learning of new technologies and ways of working and able to prioritize work accordingly.
• Engagement within team, across functions and cross delivery teams globally to establish ways of working and form good relationship dynamics.
• Knowledgable in areas of business requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, designing solution, implementing feasible solution, conducting tests (FUT, SIT, UAT, RT), data conversion and supporting the solution
• Good analytical and negotiation skills for conflict resolution, stakeholder management, costing discussion, and vendor management.
• Highly adaptable to volatile working dynamics where others are not in the same location/time zone.

Beneficial

• General appreciation of SAP technical and ABAP
• Knowledge of integration to other workstreams including Manufacturing, Marketing, Finance, MDG would be highly beneficial- good to have

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.