British American Tobacco Graduate Job Vacancy in Nigeria, June 2016
British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global
organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic
future. Thanks to our people we have continued to
deliver growth and
exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging
marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets
by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility
expected of global consumer brands.
If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we
are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
British American Tobacco is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: New Product Introduction (NPI) Coordinator
Job Number: 11372BR
Location: Ibadan
Appointment type: Permanent
Purpose Statement
- To coordinate the execution of all New Product Introduction
(NPI), Product Development (PD) and Product Modification (PM)
initiatives within the Area Operations, in order to support the delivery
of sustainable Growth, Productivity & Responsibility business
objectives.
- To ensure that new products or material changes are effected
with minimal write off and delivered OTIF. Plan effectively for new
materials and provide clear visibility of progress and deviations to
management.
- To ensure that Wrapping Materials Stores (WMS)
requirement/Supplies necessary to meet approved stock durations and
production for British American Tobacco West Africa Area are achieved.
Support in the management of total pipeline inventory to keep the cash
flow within budget. Maintain adequate relationship with the NPI delivery
managers, Commercial and other stakeholders within Operations.
Key Accountabilities
Business Results:
- Track all planned New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and
provide relevant reports and updates in all Area and Regional meetings.
- Implement all planned changes effectively and deliver within budget.
- Represent the Operations function at the weekly teleconference
meetings with the Regional New Product Introduction (NPI) Delivery Team
- Manage the delivery of all Operations activities with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
- Coordinate the monthly status meetings within the Operations function
- Ensure there is no control break downs within the New Product Introduction (NPI) Planning function.
- Support 100% OTIF delivery on all new launches and missiles.
- Manage all material inventory for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to help eliminate exceptional cost and write offs
- Phase out and introduce new materials according to agreed time
lines without significant impact on production and supply of finished
goods.
- Continuously review business processes and identify opportunities for improvement in business efficiency and effectiveness.
People Results:
- Embed continuous improvement culture in the planning process
- Participate effectively in all coaching and formal training programs
- Effective participation in developing IDP and implementation of same as agreed with line manager.
- Effective working relationships should be maintained with
internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth progress and
ultimately prompt delivery of projects.
Essential Requirements
- B.Sc or HND in Sciences or any relevant field
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good understanding of inventory management principles.
- Flexibility and adaptability to change.
- Good presentation skills.
- Working knowledge of SAP Systems - TaO
- Working understanding of MRP/ERP principle.
- Understanding of Factory constraints and complexities.
Desirable Requirements:
- Project Management Skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 14th June, 2016.