Senior New Product Deployment Manager

**BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.**

**To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together**

**British American Tobacco South Africa has an exciting opportunity for a Senior New Product Deployment Manager in Heidelberg**

This management role is key in ensuring the effective and efficient execution of all Growth, Equity, productivity & regulatory driven product changes (New Launches, Delists, Extensions, LEPPs etc) both in New Categories & FMCs as per the Globally prescribed NPI governance, protocols & process.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Manage the project team resources to ensure NPI projects are delivered in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with business requirements of quality, cost, time and governance.
- Produce timely and accurate information to enable well informed business in the NPI drum beats, Area S&I and Area PDT forums.
- Ensure that risks and exceptions within NPI projects are professionally managed through to resolution and, if necessary, are escalated in a timely manner.
- Support 100% OTIF delivery on all new launches and missiles.
- Manage the delivery of all activities within the New Product Introduction (NPI) process
- Embed continuous improvement culture in the NPI process - Drive a robust practice that ensures lessons learned from projects or process; failures are identified, shared, improvement plans developed and implemented
- Participate effectively in all coaching and formal training programs
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Functional Experts, End Markets, Marketing, Source Factories, other BAT functions and the Supply Network Operations teams.

**What are we looking for?**
- B.Sc. in Sciences or any relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with 2 years of experience in Project Management.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint (at an experienced level).
- Working knowledge of SAP Systems - TaO.
- Understanding of either Supply Chain or Factory constraints and complexities.
- Strong leadership skills and a proven track record stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to success in varied and challenging environments.
- Ability to think, act strategically and prioritize.
- Ability to absorb complex and diverse issues within & outside of own function
- Ability to self - manage and operate with mínimal day
- to - day supervision

**What we offer you?**
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

**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.