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 Bangladesh has an exciting opportunity for a Factory NPI Executive - Savar
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead end-of-the-end New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring successful product launches from concept to commercialization.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Logistics teams to achieve project objectives.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and action trackers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Ensure factory readiness by coordinating materials, packaging components, specifications, production systems, and operational requirements.
- Lead factory trials, pilot runs, product validations, and first commercial production activities to support smooth product implementation.
- Monitor launch performance and resolve issues during post-launch stabilization to achieve business targets.
- Act as the key liaison between Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively escalating critical issues for timely resolution.
- Maintain compliance with NPI governance standards, project documentation, and change management processes.
- Support regulation, packaging, product maintenance, and complexity reduction initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, capturing lessons learned and implementing best practices to improve project execution.
- Deliver projects within agreed scope, timeline, quality, and business requirements while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Engineering, or Project Management.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Preferred Experience
- Experience in FMCG manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to NPI, supply planning, product change management, or project management.
- Knowledge of SAP, MES, Power BI, or similar business systems.
- Experience working in cross-functional project teams.
What we offer you?
- Exposure to regional and global innovation projects.
- Cross-functional development within Operations and Supply Chain.
- Opportunity to build expertise in project management, innovation deployment, and business transformation.
- A dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to business growth and consumer innovation.
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.