Job Openings at British American Tobacco

Job description

British American Tobacco currently have an exciting new opportunity for an AIT Analyst to be based in our Pretoria office on a permanent basis.

Job purpose

Support BAT South Africa’s Anti-illicit trade (AIT) strategy through illicit analytics and research; monitoring and analysing the illicit trade landscape; identifying trends and emerging risks; providing intelligence for the Area Head of AIT, SAA and informing other business units in support of commercial objectives.

Key Deliverables

• Monitoring of illicit trade developments at a global, regional and local level
• Provide illicit trade analytics and research to inform AIT operational activities
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the drivers and extent of illicit trade
• Undertake open source research on companies and individuals suspected of being involved in illicit trade
• Identify gaps in engagement plans and assist to commission research for these
• Provide analytical support to end markets within SAA
• Support stakeholder engagement as directed by the Area Head of AIT, SAA
• Integrate research and analytics with in-house commercial market research
• Ensure internal alignment with other business units
• A 3-year qualification in Commerce, Finance or Marketing management, post-graduate degree is desirable
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in research and data analysis
• Experience in developing business strategy and action plans is desirable
• Experience in research and data analysis w.r.t anti-illicit trading / activities in desirable
• Strong commercial acumen
• Communicate effectively and engage with and influence internal & external stakeholders
• Learns quickly and is agile
• Drives & Owns results
• Thinks strategically & Prioritises
• Resilience
• Proficiency in information analysis and the production of reports and position papers
• Ability to handle sensitive information
• Ability to manage projects and service providers
• Creativity and innovation: view problems from different perspectives and propose solutions
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to liaise on a cross-functional basis

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Job description

British American Tobacco currently have an exciting new opportunity for an AIT Operations Manager to be based in our Pretoria office on a permanent basis.

Job purpose

Lead the implementation of BAT South Africa’s Anti-illicit trade (AIT) strategy at a market and area level; support the implementation of a cross functional operational approach; liaise with counterparts within the tobacco industry and other anti-illicit trade groups in order to share best practice and build up a network of useful contacts; ensure alignment with regional and global AIT approaches, policies and guidelines.

Key Deliverables

• Drive the implementation of the AIT strategy and manage related regulatory matters
• Ensure that the Area Head of AIT, SAA is abreast of potential illicit trade threats and opportunities
• Collaborate with the AIT analyst in order to ensure that analysis is aligned to market priorities
• Manage external stakeholders and champion BAT’s engagement efforts externally
• Collate and prioritise advocacy according to key stakeholders
• Formulate and validate engagement plans
• Track stakeholder commitment in line with agreements
• Ensure internal alignment with other business units as part of a cross functional approach

Requirements

• A 3 -year qualification in Commerce, Finance, Law or Project management, post-graduate degree is desirable
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supporting the development and implementation of business strategy
• Experience in developing business strategy and action plans is desirable
• Experience in working with law enforcement agencies or customs is desirable
• Strong commercial acumen
• Communicate effectively and engage with and influence internal & external stakeholders
• Learns quickly and is agile
• Drives & Owns results
• Thinks strategically & Prioritises
• Resilience
• Analytical ability and strategic thinking
• Ability to translate functional area into a commercial focus
• Ability to manage projects and budgets
• Ability to negotiate and influence high-level stakeholders
• Creativity and innovation: view problems from different perspectives and propose solutions
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to liaise on a cross-functional basis