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BAT AUSTRALIA IS LOOKING FOR A TRADE DEMAND FORECAST EXECUTIVE

SENIORITY LEVEL: Junior level

FUNCTION: Marketing

SALARY RANGE: AUD $92-95k + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Sydney, Australia

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The role is responsible for supporting the trade business planning process via accurate sales information analysis and demand forecasting to ensure company objectives are achieved.

Reports to: Commercial Operations Manager

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Local

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Manage demand forecasts for monthly business demand planning, annual demand planning and ad-hoc requests such as company discounting, share of range and shifts.
• Provide accurate and timely volume performance analysis to facilitate demand forecasting, as per the regional guidelines.
• Extract sales data from relevant sources and report and track sales performance against forecast, provide analysis and recommendations for remedial action.
• Follow up on forecasting with supply chain to ensure proper stock management and highlight issues that trigger corrective action.
•  Identify and propose improvement opportunities in current process, tools and methodologies to enhance and improve effectiveness of the demand planning, forecasting accuracy and business performance.
• Align with the Forecasting function in Operations to understand demand forecast drivers and ensure the forecasted sales are aligned to the operational and strategic challenges of the business.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• At least 1 years’ experience in an analyst type role.
• Advanced knowledge of demanding forecasting solutions.
• Demonstrate solid analytic skills which involve compiling data, identifying trends and proposing workable solutions.
• Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Uses insight and foresight to drive decisions.

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.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

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!