BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!


Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leads with the field team any outstanding situations that may arise in the distribution and cross docking activity (e.g. sales peaks, planned market exits, etc.) through efficient planning and execution.
• Supervise all cross docking, transportation and product distribution operations, ensuring that the high level of quality is achieved at a regional level, respecting BAT policies and standards.
• Ensure implementation of all specific supply chain actions to support branding or trade marketing activities.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives for Distribution processes and the efficiency of Supply Chain processes..
• Ensures that national distribution and cross dock operations objectives are met for the entire End Market.
• Monitors with the Last Mile Delivery team KPI reports and financial performance; actively interacts with all relevant people and departments to improve the efficiency of the supply chain within BAT.
• Guarantee the efficient and effective implementation of distribution activities to ensure a high level of customer and consumer satisfaction.
• Evaluates materials and activities based on field reports and reports from BAT logistics service providers and presents new proposals for the development and efficiency of logistics and distribution operations, in accordance with the strategy established in the Supply Chain function.

What are we looking for?

• Professional experience in the FMCG industry of at least 5 years in Logistics, Secondary Supply Chain, Trade Marketing or Route to Market
• Experience in the activity of direct and/or indirect distribution and the activity of managing Cross Docking points.
• Knowledge of logistics operations and product distribution operations.
• Higher education studies completed.
• English B2+
• Communicative, strong ability to influence and able to work in teams person.
• Very good ability to plan activities and analyze them; able to make decisions quickly; high reaction speed in unforeseen situations; creative and with initiative.

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.