GBS PK] Expression of Interest - Supply Network Executive
British American Tobacco
- Lahore, Punjab
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Execute activities to support the delivery of Cash, Cost, Service, and SNO KPIs for the assigned Area
- As SNO SPOC working with factory/specific end market to help achieve Area, DRBU & Region's targets
- Actively adopt and implement digital transformation initiatives (Integrated Planning Transformation, Hive, Clear Metal, PBI, and other online tools) for the assigned factory/end market
- Continuously upskill the technical capabilities and commercial understanding
- Continuously seek and explore process simplification within Area & DRBU
- Responsible for executing the firm orders within lead-time for suppliers whilst maintaining target inventory levels and optimal supplier price.
- Responsible for monitoring, actioning, and resolving suppliers' exceptions.
- Responsible for aligning purchase orders in the firm zone.
- Responsible for collaborating with suppliers on purchase orders within lead-time.
- Responsible for monitoring and actioning inventory at risk of obsolescence.
- Responsible to implement the phasing in and out of new/old materials as part of a controlled process (achieving agreed deadlines with minimum cost).
- Responsible for the purchasing, sourcing, and transactional master data.
- Responsible for sharing forecast with suppliers.
- Responsible for monitor and act upon constraints within suppliers.
- Proactively collaborate with supplier to drive long term process improvement.
- Support resolution of invoicing issues by working with relevant Finance team.
- Explore opportunities for improved planning efficiency and placing of materials orders.
- Responsible for resolving any process /system issues to ensure compliance to business controls.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Planning, Procurement, or NPI (New Product Introduction).
- A university degree in a relevant field, with a major related to Supply Chain being advantageous.
- Expertise in material knowledge and procurement can be an additional advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in analytics and digital tools.
- Solid knowledge of Supply Chain and materials purchasing, including processes and metrics.
- Familiarity with IWS (Integrated Work Systems), CI (Continuous Improvement) tools, and agile concepts.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, such as resilience, making informed decisions in uncertain situations, curiosity to explore new ideas, and a focus on simplifying complex processes.
- Commitment to high standards and a track record of delivering outstanding results.
- Having Manufacturing and Commercial experience would be beneficial.
- Experience with ERP and Planning systems is advantageous.
- 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