Supply Planning Manager

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!BAT POLAND IS LOOKING FOR SUPPLY PLANNING MANAGERROLE SUMMARYWhat are the key objectives and expectations from this role? Drive activities to support the delivery of Cash, Cost, Service, and SNO KPIs for the assigned DRBUAs SNO SPOC working with factory & suppliers to help achieve Area, Direct Reporting Business Unit (DRBU) & Region’s targetsDrive adoption and implementation of digital transformation initiatives (Integrated Planning Transformation, Hive, Clear Metal, PBI, and other online tools) for the assigned factory & suppliersDrive upskilling of technical capabilities and commercial understanding through supplier collaboration initiativesDrive continuous improvement and process simplification within DRBU & Region’s suppliers ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsible for managing the suppliers for the assigned DRBU (collaboration, escalation, and initiatives)Responsible for aligning the DRBU strategy with Regional & Global supplier collaboration directionResponsible for materials inventory performance for assigned DRBU factories / material groups as per agreed targets Deploy consistent supply models across all direct material suppliers for the DRBU and ensure the teams compliance and optimisation of systems and Data.Responsible for control to deliver effective phase in and out of materials minimising write off and achieving NPI agreed timings.Monitor all purchasing, sourcing and transactional Master Data is complete and correct across all required systems.Responsible for deployment of standard, monitoring of In Process Controls and application of Health checks to drive compliance and continuous improvement across the team.Owner of the Daily Direction setting and Daily Management systems for Materials availability and efficiency for a lead factory in the DRBU.Drive supplier performance in DRBU/commodity through leading engagement and deploying effective measures and controls.Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders within SNO, Procurement and broader business to build and deploy cost and working capital optimisation initiativesResponsible for compliance to materials management business controls.EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGEESSENTIALExperience Required5+ years across Planning, Procurement, Logistic, NPILeading medium, diverse, and cross functional teamTechnical / Functional / Leadership Skills RequiredVery good interpersonal and communication skillsVery good analytical and digital skillsVery good Supply Chain and materials knowledge (process, metrics) and supplier collaborationProven evidence in Supplier Collaboration Management and improvementStrong knowledge in IWS, CI tools, and agile conceptGood demonstratable leadership capabilities, for example: Anticipation in order to shape the future rather than react to it. Resilience Ability to make smart decisions in the face of ambiguity. Curiosity to seek out new ideas and knowledge. Challenging complexity and seeking out simpler / faster ways of working. Driving empowerment at all levels. Developing teams and individuals. Setting high standards and delivering outstanding results. Education / Qualifications / Certifications RequiredUniversity degree (Supply Chain related major could be an advantage)Mastery in material knowledge & procurement area could be an advantageWE ARE BATAt 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 marketsBrands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countriesNewly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locationsDiversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winnerSeal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companiesBELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHERCollaboration, 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!