BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are 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!
BAT VIETNAM IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR NPI DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

SENIORITY LEVEL: Management Level
FUNCTION: Operations – New Product Introduction
SALARY RANGE: Driven market salary + Bonus scheme + Excellent benefits
LOCATION: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam


WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR


Business

• Lead end-to-end project management of New Products Introduction (NPI) and efficiency cost-saving projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial and Operations stakeholders to align plans, priorities and resolve issues.
• Quick to accurately input and analyze risks, and able to present viable scenarios to decision-making forums.
• Adopt and apply standard methodologies, processes, and systems.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the wider APMEA region NPI community to allow for continuous improvement and coordinated ways of working.
• Prepare the required documentation and reports in a timely and consistent manner.
• Providing the visibility of potential problems earlier in the project lifecycle, and the ability to take the appropriate recommendations/ corrective action to the appropriated forums.

People

• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to develop aligned plans & priorities, resolve project issues and secure vital support to assure project delivery with the right level of insight to facilitate informed decision making.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project objectives. Where required, negotiate with functional managers for the acquisition of required team members from within BAT.
• Establish, lead, and empower cross functional teams to successfully deliver projects and drive and support collaboration within and across teams, functions and end-markets.
• Champion the BAT NPI Process and associated system across functions, driving best-practice, ensuring full audit compliance (Decision Rights, Protocols, and the HIVE system usage).
• Establish effective working relationships with the NPI Community, Global Brand delivery team, Regional and End-Market Brand Marketing and Functional Experts
• Drive constant improvement in the performance of the NPI process via engagement of Regional Operations functions, Global and Regional Brand Delivery teams, Functional Experts and Regional Marketing
• Ensure lessons learned from programs are identified, shared with relevant stakeholders, improvement plans developed with clear ownership and implemented.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics or any related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in FMCG multi-national company, working in similar scope
• English, Vietnamese Proficient
• Possesses an ability to influence effectively without formal authority.
• Good organizational skills with inherent discipline in keeping documentation on projects up-to-date and in order.
• Can link and understand interdependency of tasks.
• Ability to lead concurrent projects that vary in complexity, ambiguity, and priority.
• Independent and takes ownership of tasks whilst displaying an abilities for troubleshooting.
• Delivery of results under extremely tight and stressful timelines
• Strong attention to detail, approaching tasks with a proactive and goal-oriented approach.
• Agile in a constantly evolving business environment.

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.