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 Fiji has an exciting opportunity for Demand Planning Executive in Nadi
Role Positioning and Objectives
At British American Tobacco Fiji, we believe in empowering our employees and providing them with the tools they need to succeed. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join us and be a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence!
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver timely and accurate volume performance analysis to support demand forecasting, maintaining robust statistical models, key forecast drivers, and core planning assumptions while continuously monitoring trends, risks, and opportunities that may influence demand.
- Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to track actual sales performance versus forecast, analyze variances, uncover root causes, and provide clear recommendations to enable informed decision‑making and corrective actions.
- Constructively challenge stakeholders to strengthen the accuracy of forecast drivers and assumptions, ensuring forecasts reflect the latest business insights.
- Work collaboratively with the Supply team to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions arising from forecast evolution, supporting smooth operational execution and product availability.
- Ensure all forecasting activities and reporting are completed accurately and on time, in alignment with global standards and best practices.
What are we looking for?
- 2–3 years of experience in demand planning, with strong analytical and cognitive skills to build forecasting and tracking models aligned with business needs.
- Proven ability to identify reliable data sources, extract and troubleshoot sales information, and maintain accurate reporting.
- Strong communication skills with solid written and spoken English, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, high integrity, and a proactive attitude in driving outcomes.
- Proficient in Kinaxis, Power BI, Excel, or similar forecasting and visualization tools.
- Degree in Commerce, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, ideally complemented by a professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MBA).
- Added advantages include basic project management skills and exposure to consumer marketing.
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.
