Npi Executive

**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.**

**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey**

**BAT DIGITAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS IS LOOKING FOR AN **NPI EXECUTIVE**

This incumbent is responsible to support the system readiness and operational delivery within the New Product Introduction (NPI) function operated by Global Business Solutions (GBS).

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non-Management

**FUNCTION**:Operation

**SALARY RANGE**:Starting from RM5,400.00 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

**LOCATION**:Kuala Lumpur, Damansara City

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**

**Reports To**:Senior Deployment Manager

**Reporting Level**:Individual Contributor

**Geographic Scope**:APMEA

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**

**Operational (System Readiness)**:

- Engagement with internal & external stakeholders to enable smooth code creation up to completion process and continue to improve SKU CoE reports and trackers for them
- Participation in project meetings (e.g., Kick-Off Meeting, Adhoc Meeting)
- Support external and internal functions with NPI Managers set up requests
- Provide support to and collaborate with functional expert teams on explicit requests
- Supervise the code creation progress till completion to ensure no impact on the business
- Provide the visibility of system readiness status timely manner to NPI Managers to OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery
- Support SAP-related activities outside of standard SKU Centre of Excellence work if any
- Support the testing of SAP business releases with regards to Process or Data Changes
- Evaluate and provide feedback through impact assessments of intended changes
- Raise IT Tickets as system issues arise
- Maintain knowledge base and give training on system activities and changes
- Identify possible system or business process improvements
- Contribute to NPI continuous improvement from system readiness perspectives
- Support operational delivery and project management of the end-to-end process within the NPI function

**Project Management**:

- Handling a few simple projects (e.g., Cap 0-1 Project Rating) and ensuring that projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines
- Handling project risks and ensuring adequate risk mitigation is in place
- Prepares and monitors teams and project costs to serve, to handle spending within budgets
- Work together with teams responsible for NPI, Quality, Brand Marketing, Engineering, Factory to meet objectives and ensure delivery of projects
- Develop a full project plan with input from functional experts. Supervise and handle the project schedule as per the project plan
- Provide the Product Development Team with visibility of project status
- Effective and timely signposts of decisions required to drive OTIF
- Establish, lead and empower cross-functional teams to optimally deliver projects and drive and support collaboration within and across teams, functions and end-markets
- Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with Commercial business partners and the NPI Community including Product Development, Product Assurance, SCIP, Quality, Factory & Regional NPI

**Essential Experience, Skills And Knowledge**
- Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) / Data Specialist/ Project Management (NPI) /Brands/ Marketing/ Art & Design
- Proficient in English (verbal and written), SAP system and MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Powerbi)
- Well-adapted in paperwork and records management to run healthy, auditable projects
- Ability to build and maintain productive, positive stakeholders relationships through effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative thinking, fast learner, good time management
- Ability to make things happen (pro-active, dynamic, flexible, pragmatic)
- Commercial approach to all activities
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent analytical skills, details oriented and good business sense
- Ability to communicate clearly and calmly even under high workload situations
- Flexible and reliable team player who acts in the best interest of the department and company as a whole
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels, and an ability to influence effectively without authority - understands and appreciates the merit of collaborative work
- Independent and takes ownership of tasks whilst displaying abilities for troubleshooting
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures

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