Leaf Planning Executive at British American Tobacco

Job description

British American Tobacco currently has an exciting new opportunity for a Leaf Planning Executive, to be based in our Heidelberg factory on a permanent basis.

The job holder will ensure leaf availability for the factory in the most cost-effective manner & will oversee leaf tobacco budget and durations as per company plan and budgeting cycle.

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan shipping requirements from domestic supplier to the factory based on future factory requirements to ensure 1.5 months stock cover at the factory, or as per stock-holding policy.
• Monitor supply from GLP to ensure sufficient stock to supply the factory as per stock-holding policy.
• Provide an accurate view of leaf demand for GLP planning on a monthly basis.
• Continuously ensure alignment of leaf supply and demand in line with stock policy and latest approved budget.
• Ensure lot succession plan is followed, working with RPC and QA.
• Ensure accurate and up to date master data and conditions for all materials, including relevant NPIs and project requirements, working with RPC, QA and Finance.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting of leaf stock, durations and value as per the SOP and QPR business cycles.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an FMCG company of which experience in the Supply Planning community will be an advantage
• Knowledge of basic finance and logistics, particularly around stock management and shipping procedures
• Knowledge of statutary requirements regarding Excise and Customs
• Computer literate (SAP, Excel, Word and Lotus Notes/ Windows)
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Trouble shooting & problem solving skills
• Organising Skills.
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Decision making personal responsibility for development