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BAT MEXICOIS LOOKING FOR ADEMAND PLANNING SENIOR MANAGER

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level

FUNCTION: Digital Bussiness Solutions (DBS)

LOCATION: Monterrey

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of  the DBS function. .

The role is responsible for achieve operational excellence and improve supply chain efficiency by owning the development and implementation of robust demand forecasting strategies. Use data analytics, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration, to accurately anticipate product demand, minimize inventory costs, and ensure timely delivery. The overarching goal is to establish a demand planning framework aligned with organizational objectives, fostering strategic alignment. Through proactive analysis and strategic planning, the objective is to give significantly to the company's overall success by optimizing inventory levels, minimizing stockouts, and improving profitability.

Reports to: Demand Planning Lead

Reporting Level: Managerial

Geographic Scope: North America´s Region

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

  • Build the vital 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.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting as per the Regional guidelines.
  • Handle forecasting process and improve forecasting accuracy and coordinate local forecasting process, co build short and mid-term demand plan with Sales & Marketing team.
  • Propose demand plan based on statistical analysis (considering market trends, customers vision, expected exceptional, guidelines issued from previous S&OP cycles).
  • Co-operate with the Product and Marketing teams to understand the product availability and coming Marketing activities.
  • Consolidate the product-level forecasts from the sales teams.
  • Provide visibility on product performance and reveal a trend towards lower or higher margin products for management team for fact-based decision making.
  • Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer needs.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

  • Do you want to develop your career in a fast-paced company with a Global impact?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • A graduate in Engineering / Statistics / Economics / Maths / MBA or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of work experience in domain, senior partner management and project management in a large-scale organisation.
  • Good understanding of End To End Supply Chain Management
  • Good understanding of SC Planning tools: Any ERP like SAP, Blue yonder or APO. Kinaxis is a nice to have
  • Hands-on experience in data toolsets, demand planning software and programs, statistics, forecast modelling.
  • Good commercial awareness and strong understanding of domain along with BAT strategy and
  • business model
  • Highly skilled in Excel: Expert
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Writing, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills to a high standard and in fluent English (the working language).
  • Highly numerate with the ability to make decisions and judgements, the ability to work in a changing environment generating innovative ideas and creative solutions.
  • 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, demonstrating on the accountable forecasting processes.

BENEFICIAL

  • Certification in Project Management.
  • Knowledge in Kinaxis.

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

  • Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
  • Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
  • Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
  • Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
  • Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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