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BAT PK IS LOOKING FOR A BRAND OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

SENIORITY LEVEL: Brand Operations Executive

FUNCTION: Brand Operations

LOCATION: GBS Pakistan for APMEA West

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The Brand Operations Executive primary responsibility is to lead projects and establishing on-time completion of deliverables for APMEA West market. The Brand Operations Executive needs to ensure effective delivery of all new product initiatives by working closely with Brand and cross functional team. The candidate should have the learning agility of acquiring knowledge about brand management and product management for all BMP projects. The individual is also required to be able to inspire trust, create vision, execute best possible strategy, and have potential to keep synergy within team and other stakeholders across.

Reports to: Brand Operations Manager

Geographic Scope: APMEA West

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Coordinate & champion the BAT operations process and associated system across functions, driving best-practice, ensuring full audit compliance (Decision Rights, Protocols, and the HIVE system usage) for all assigned product/packaging & NPI project Track and manage all vendors payments and enlist new vendors in the system
• Develop & execute accurate briefs enabling packaging development, product diagnostics/development, consumer research, performance tracking, NPI and procurement.
• Effective cross-functional stakeholder management to facilitate delivery of core business priorities
• Ensure adherence to governance protocols related to product, packaging & comms development (LEX, EMF cycle deliverables, IBG/RSU, RPC, EM LT)
• Ensuring escalation within time for NCLs

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Delivering all NPIs projects on timely manner (to meet OTIF delivery, raise escalation at the right time to meet timeline)
• Solid alignment to packaging guidelines in development of artwork to ensure smooth approval process
• High accuracy on project system and ensuring it is kept up-to date
• Ensuring 100% compliance on NPI project management

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• Minimum 3-4 years of work experience in Marketing/ Brand or Project Management

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Strong Project Management skills
• High organization skills
• Strong Stakeholders management
• Ability to maintain good relationship with cross functional team members
• Good time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to embrace challenging situations and resolve conflicts
• Strong in problem-solving
• Strong communicator & good in relationship building
• Resilient, flexible and reliable team player who acts in the best interest of the department and company.
• Experience in MS Excel, MS Project & PowerPoint

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• A graduate in Marketing Business Management or Project Management.

Beneficial:

• Exposure in a fast-paced dynamic environment (FMCG / MNC)

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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