Job Description

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 MALAYSIA IS LOOKING FOR AN ASSOCIATE MARKETING PLANNING MANAGER

SENIORITY LEVEL: Associate Manager

FUNCTION: Finance

SALARY RANGE: Basic salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Damansara City, Malaysia

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The role is responsible to develop and maintain underlying new categories demand forecast.

Reports to: Senior Integrated Planning Manager

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Local

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Collaborate with supply chain team to ensure production plans sufficiently cater to underlying demand, ensuring no over/under production
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify category opportunities and risks while highlighting to respective teams for mitigation.
• Collaborate with sales & trade investment teams to ensure proper execution of trade programs and promotions at the retailer level.
• Monitor & analyze performance metrics to identify area of improvement and drive continuous improvement in category and trade strategies.
• Manages trade resourcing to ensure sufficient resources in trade to execute category plan.
• Work closely cross functional teams including sales, marketing, supply chain and finance to ensure plans are aligned to category commercial deliverables.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in category management, trade marketing or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and make recommendations based on insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate & influence cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category strategies that drive sales & profitability.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects & priority.
• Knowledge of retail & consumer goods industries and trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP BPC/APO, Kinaxis and other data analysis tools.

WE ARE BAT

At 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 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\xe2\x80\x99s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner \xe2\x80\x93 one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, 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!

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