GTR Europe Supply Chain Executive – BAT
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 Global Travel Retail has an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Executive in Warsaw. We need a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team in Global Travel Retail (GTR) as the Europe Supply Chain Executive. The role manages execution of supply and inventory efficiency (of existing products as well as new launches) to achieve volume and order fulfilment objectives. Scope covers European, Americas, African and Middle East markets. The role works closely with Supply Network Operations (SNO), Supply Chain Innovation Planning (SCIP), Brand (Category), Trade (Commercial), New Product Innovation (NPI), Demand Forecasting (DF), Regulatory, Customer Operations and Logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analyses of demand and supply outlook and actively contribute to the Customer Facing Team (CFT) for Europe, ensuring optimum balance and risk mitigation, stock allocation and prioritization.
- Drive Daily Direction Setting (DDS) with SNO and Customer Service, feeding outputs to fulfilment meetings with Trade.
- Analyze and drive inventory efficiency in Europe; report on preventive and mitigation measures on the micro‑level. Key reports include Inventory Health Risk (IHR) and Finished Good Obsolescence.
- Manage Finished Good Non‑Criminal Loss (NCL), ensuring consistency with stakeholders and preparing reports for Europe.
- Lead new initiatives and projects (Brand, Regulatory, NPI) within existing High‑Level Designs (HLD), RTM and Local Supply Chain Assessment (LSCA) for Europe, ensuring timely and well‑planned execution. Propose new initiatives requiring HLD, RTM or LSCA and perform network assessments.
- Act as main end‑market supply chain point of contact during NPI projects, from kickoff to closure, including write‑off noting where applicable; provide FG stock on hand, network and confirmed production for forecast alignment.
- Secure ordering and reconciliation of security labels with issuing authorities and factories, ensuring timely production, proper reporting, payment and reconciliation, including handling expiration dates that may impact sales cut‑offs.
- Prepare End‑Market Stock Build Notes (SBN) timely and correctly, with appropriate communication and approvals per process.
What we offer you
- Market‑leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
- Diverse health plans, work‑life balance initiatives, transportation support and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
- International career progression opportunities, leadership development and personalized growth programmes.
- Access to online learning platforms and continuous improvement programmes.
Why Join BAT?
We’re a Global Top Employer and create an inclusive environment that thrives on diversity. We support professionals restarting their careers through the Global Returners program and invite anyone to bring their unique perspective to our team. We are fully committed to supporting reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Industries
- Manufacturing and Tobacco Manufacturing
