BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO 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!
BAT PK IS LOOKING FOR AMARKET PLANNING EXECUTIVE
SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced Professional
FUNCTION: Business Intelligence
SUB-FUNCTION: Market Planning
LOCATION: Lahore
Contract Type: Third Party Contractual Role
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
Support the business planning process via accurate sales information analysis and demand forecasting process to ensure company plan objectives are achieved.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Build the necessary tools/models to support demand forecasting for monthly demand planning, annual demand planning and ad-hoc requests.
- Provide accurate and timely volume performance analysis to facilitate demand forecasting considering both internal inputs (Brand, TM&D and Activation) and external factors (Industry exchange, POS share etc).
- Take part in the bottom-up demand review session with market Trade team, support line manager in pre-aligning Area forecasting with market Finance and Trade & Ops to reach alignment in DRM & S&OP meetings.
- Maintain direct liaison with larger organization, Category Teams, TM&D and Supply Chain in the areas of forecasting in order to ensure the S&OP processes relating to forecasting is running efficiently and develop corrective/mitigating action where applicable.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting as per the Regional & Global guidelines.
- Support Manager to manage forecasting process and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Exhibit leadership capabilities in engagement with key stakeholders through behaviours and attitudes which are in line with the guiding principles.
- Extract sales data from relevant sources and report and maintain an accurate and updated sales information.
- Track actual sales performance against forecast, provide analysis and recommendations to Manager for remedial action.
- Follow up on forecasting with Supply Chain Team to ensure proper stock management and highlight issues that trigger corrective action.
- Build and maintain good working relationships within department and intra-department to support implementation and smooth execution of demand forecasting within the S&OP process.
- Identify and propose improvement opportunities in current process to enhance the effectiveness of the demand planning process within the organization.
- Continuously strive to improve current tools and methodologies to improve forecasting accuracy.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
I. Experience
- At least 2-3 years of work experience in a demand planning role.
- Strong cognitive ability to build forecasting and tracking model from business needs.
- Strong analytical focus to be able to identify the right information source to extract sales information and maintain sales report and troubleshoot.
- Display leadership & team player attitude.
- High integrity and honesty.
- Good communicator.
- Competent speaking and writing skill in English.
- Good presentations skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (PowerPoint / Excel / Powe BI)
- Strong strategic analytical and reporting abilities - identify trends, risks and opportunities, and translate these into insightful and compelling recommendation (Data mining/manipulation/storytelling/visualization & trend identification)
- Ability to manage multiple work streams at the same time.
Good to have:
Project management skills
II. Key Success Factors
The most important metrics by which successful performance will be judged are:
- Timely delivery of monthly demand forecasting file and tracking tools.
- Timely delivery and updating of sales report and other tracking reports.
- Improved company forecast accuracy, leveraging on the accountable forecasting processes.
- Integrating stakeholders / Category team / TM&D accountabilities on volumes.
- Improved company forecast accuracy, leveraging on the accountable forecasting processes.
III. Building Working Relationship
- Finance, Trade & Activation
- Area Category Team
- Marketing Research
- Marketing Finance Managers
- Marketing Planning
- Marketing Information
- Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Cycle Planning Manager
- Supply Planning Manager
- Other BAT Demand Planning Teams
iv. Additional Comments
Open to working on End Market timelines & workdays (this can vary depending on the markets assigned)
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 #LI-NS2
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.