Demand Planning Executive at BAT

Demand Planning Executive at BAT
Location: Nairobi,
Reporting to: Head of Trade
Requisition Number: 1
Response Deadline: 7/1/2011

Requirement Overview:
The Demand Planning Executive acts as a key link between the Above Market Team & the End Markets. Working closely with other members of the Marketing Team, the job holder plays a key role in monitoring and reporting on the successful application of marketing strategies and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
* Market insights & marketing research is translated into accurate & scientific forecasts that forms the keystone of an effective integrated business planning cycle * To contribute to the strategic planning process through the delivery of accurate & realistic long-term forecasts * To provide tactical and strategic counsel & insight to the Marketing Leadership Team & TM&D organisation
to support effective business decision making * To support end-markets and TM&D in the development of information systems & -protocols to ensure intelligence dissemination throughout the organisation * To track & report on marketing performance * Able to execute an integrated marketing information system, accurate & timely delivery of marketing forecasts, reporting on business performance indicators

Skills & Experience:
* Minimum of two years Marketing Insights experience in a leading FMCG company. * Highly IT literate, and versed in specialist statistical analytical packages. * In depth working knowledge of advanced statistical and forecasting techniques. A basic understanding of both short and long term forecasting processes is also required. * An understanding of supply chain management will be an added advantage. * Must be fluent in English and ability to speak French is an added advantage.

Education:
* Degree in Statistics, Economics or any Business Related Field * Professional qualification in Marketing an added advantage

Equity statement:
* British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

General:
The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to apply
Visit www.batecacareers.com to apply online