BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco Romania has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Replenishment Specialist in Bucharest.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Commercial / Operational / Technical Responsibilities:

• Manages finished-goods stocks in BAT Trading warehouses, considering the sales forecast, agreed stock policies, tactical movements and prevention of out-of-stock situations.

• Develops the finished-goods distribution plan for BAT Trading warehouses.

• Creates and communicates daily and weekly finished-goods delivery plans.

• Creates and communicates daily, weekly and monthly truck plans and manages the relationship with the transport provider.

• Manages business-as-usual (BAU) and special-activity stock sequencing, including new products, design changes, promotions and material changes.

• Prepares warehouse stock-projection reports, analyses them to prevent out-of-stock situations and aligns production plans with Romania market requirements.

• Accurately prepares all legally required delivery documents and registers all finished-goods movements in SAP ECC from the Central Warehouse to warehouses, between warehouses and between Central Warehouse locations.

• Communicates delivery days and times with warehouse representatives.

• Records truck plans in Departure Board for reporting and analysis.

• Prepares documents and informs stakeholders when stock must be returned to the factory because of quality issues.

• Uses the sales forecast to define and communicate flow-rack settings in pick-and-pack locations for optimal loading and prevention of product-related interruptions.

• Performs monthly reconciliation of at-risk/blocked inventory in the Inventory Health Report, organizes information and decision meetings, and prepares, sends and retains SOX-control evidence for stocks proposed for destruction.

• Prepares daily Power BI reports, decides whether transport-plan corrections are required and organizes meetings to analyze and communicate truck-loading status for cross-docks.

Leadership:

• Influences the transport-service provider to obtain the best solution for the company.

• Maintains a professional, customer-focused attitude, promotes teamwork and responds promptly and with quality to managers, colleagues and partners.

Relationships:

• Works closely with Production Planning, Commercial, Distribution, Finance, SP&I Forecasting and Customs to plan and coordinate finished-goods delivery.

• Maintains strong partner relationships, listens well, uses ideas constructively and demonstrates fairness and integrity.

Innovation:

• Finds opportunities to improve finished-goods delivery planning and new ways to achieve operational excellence.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• Experience using planning systems and ECC (SAP).

• Numerical, analytical and decision-making skills.

• MS Office Package, Romanian & English-language knowledge.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Minimum relevant University degree.

• Driver’s license can be a plus.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)

• 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

• 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.

• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

• 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.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.