Planning and Forecasting Manager at British American Tobacco

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Manage the annual planning & performance processes, including the requirements for Budget Review.
• Manage the monthly Demand Review and S&OP process – delivery of all the requirements to enable effective decision making in Area SOP process.
• Actively take part in providing recommendations and solutions for the ongoing development of the Global Cycle Planning tool.
• Support the Areas on all Planning process related matters Develop Cluster CDRM and planning calendars and ensure Area and Corporate planning calendars are aligned.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• BSc Degree in Numerate Discipline.
• 8+ experience in a leading FMCG company in a Brand, Insights or Trade Marketing role.
• Working understanding of Brand and Trade Strategy development.
• Working knowledge of Segmentation and Advanced Consumer cognitive research techniques.
• In-depth understanding of the inter-relationship between different data sources and the application thereof in the development of business insights.
• In-depth understanding of consumer and trade research data sources and sample structures, i.e. strengths and limitations.
• Good report writing skills; logical, structured, and concise.
• Broad overall business awareness and an understanding of the inter-relationship between business functions
• Effective communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and being a ‘team player’ are essential.
• Oracle methodologies / MR&I common platforms and best practices.
• Project Management capability where applicable.