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Thursday, December 30, 2010

BAT Demand Planning Executive Job in Nairobi Kenya

Reference Number: wo/ECA/MRKT/20-12-10/02

Job Title: Demand Planning Executive

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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 onlin

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