Purchasing Planner

**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 A PURCHASING PLANNER**

**GRADE: G33**

**JOB TITLE**:Purchasing Planner

**FUNCTION**: Supply Network Operations (SNO)

**CITY & COUNTRY**: Damansara, KL - SNO MY Hub

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
- Execute activities to support the delivery of Cash, Cost, Service, and SNO KPIs for the category.
- As SNO SPOC working with suppliers to help achieve Global & Regional targets.
- Actively adopt and implement digital transformation initiatives (Integrated Planning Transformation, Hive, PBI, and other online tools) for the assigned supplier and category.
- Continuously upskill the technical capabilities and commercial understanding through supplier collaboration initiatives.
- Continuously seek and explore process simplification within category.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR***
- Responsible for executing the firm orders within lead-time for suppliers whilst maintaining target inventory levels and optimal supplier price.
- Responsible for monitoring, actioning, and resolving suppliers’ exceptions.
- Responsible for aligning purchase orders in the firm zone.
- Responsible for collaborating with suppliers on purchase orders within lead-time.
- Responsible for monitoring and actioning inventory at risk of obsolescence.
- Responsible to implement the phasing in and out of new/old materials as part of a controlled process (achieving agreed deadlines with minimum cost).
- Responsible for the purchasing, sourcing, and transactional master data.
- Responsible for sharing forecast with suppliers.
- Responsible for monitor and act upon constraints within suppliers.
- Proactively collaborate with supplier to drive long term process improvement.
- Support resolution of invoicing issues by working with relevant Finance team.
- Explore opportunities for improved planning efficiency and placing of materials orders.
- Responsible for resolving any process /system issues to ensure compliance to business controls.

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- 1-3 years of experience in Planning, Procurement, or NPI (New Product Introduction).
- A university degree in a relevant field, with a major related to Supply Chain being advantageous.
- Expertise in material knowledge and procurement can be an additional advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in analytics and digital tools.
- Solid knowledge of Supply Chain and materials purchasing, including processes and metrics.
- Familiarity with IWS (Integrated Work Systems), CI (Continuous Improvement) tools, and agile concepts.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, such as resilience, making informed decisions in uncertain situations, curiosity to explore new ideas, and a focus on simplifying complex processes.
- Commitment to high standards and a track record of delivering outstanding results.

**BENEFICIAL**
- Having Manufacturing and Commercial experience would be beneficial.
- Experience with ERP and Planning systems is advantageous.

**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.**
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- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
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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