Category Planner Romania

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

British American Tobacco Romania has an exciting opportunity for a Category Planner Romania in Bucharest

The primary purpose of the Category Planner is to coordinate the demand planning process to deliver transparent, accurate and realistic demand forecast; translate market insights and research is translated into accurate & scientific forecasts that form the keystone of an effective integrated business planning cycle; to track & report on BAT performance.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Prepare and deliver the Consensus Demand Forecast for a portfolio of products through the monthly planning process.
• Provide accurate and timely volume performance analysis to facilitate demand forecasting.
• Maintain statistical forecast models and baseline.
• Maintain forecast drivers at the appropriate level of the product hierarchy.
• Maintain core assumptions and their impact on the demand scenario.
• Track core assumptions, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Constructively challenge stakeholders on the accuracy of drivers.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of Forecast as per Global Guidelines.
• Track actual performance against forecast, working cross functionally to understand reasons for variance and providing analysis and recommendations to Manager for remedial action.
• Build and maintain good working relationships within department and intra-department to support implementation and smooth execution of demand forecasting within the Sales & Operational Planning process.
• Identify and propose improvement opportunities in current process to improve the efficiency of the demand planning process within the organization.

What are we looking for?

• University degree.
• Min. 2-3 years of work experience in a demand planning role.
• Strong cognitive ability to build forecasting and tracking model from business needs.
• Strong analytical focus to be able to identify the right information source to extract sales information and maintain sales report and troubleshoot.
• Experience in Consumer marketing and basic Project Management skills would be an added advantage.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work streams at the same time.
• Proficiency in Excel and previous experience in using SAP will be an advantage.
• Fluent English & Romanian language ability.

What we offer you?
o We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
o Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
o Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
o You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
o We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - certified in offering excellent employee conditions.