Expression of Interest : Senior NPI Deployment Manager

Expression of Interest : Senior NPI Deployment Manager

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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 has an exciting opportunity for a NPI Senior Deployment Manager in Sunway Geo, Sunway City

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the operational delivery and project management within the New Product Introduction (NPI) function operated by GBS. Also, team lead for NPI Manager (G34) / Executive (G33).

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Ensure On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) delivery of all basic and sophisticated projects with high proficiency, leading sophisticated projects independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Provide NPI updates and reports, ensuring team alignment on NPI readiness and daily direction setting.
• Lead end-to-end NPI deployment projects according to pre-determined important metrics.
• Develop, monitor, and lead comprehensive project plans with input from functional experts.
• Provide the Product Development Team (PDT) with clear project status visibility.
• Facilitate informed decision-making for Commercial Business Partners, including brands.
• Clearly communicate NPI-related project costs to budget holders, including tooling, trials / MQS, and warehouse management system (WMS) write-offs.
• Apply effective tools, such as Z2 planning, to drive WMS write-off reduction.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to develop aligned plans, resolve project issues, and secure vital support for project delivery with appropriate visibility.
• Establish, lead, and empower cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and cultivate collaboration within and across teams, functions, and end-markets.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Commercial business partners and the NPI Community, including Product Development, Product Assurance, Packaging Development, SCIP, Quality, Factory, and Regional NPI.
• Ensure compliance with GBS frameworks and local data privacy, security, and internal control regulations for the markets served.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, supporting the Process Owner and Delivery Excellence teams.
• Lead, develop, mentor, and empower team members to improve the performance of the function and build team capability.

What are we looking for?

What we offer you?

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.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 1,001-5,000 employees

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad prides itself on being the benchmark employer, employing only the best talent in Malaysia. Our people are what makes British American Tobacco Malaysia a great place to work and a responsible company. Join us as we accelerate towards being the Best Employer in Malaysia!

With a history of over 100 years, British American Tobacco Malaysia is the clear market leader of the Malaysian FMCG industry and ranks amongst the top 25 companies on Bursa Malaysia in terms of market capitalisation.

Testament to our dedication is the external recognition that we have received over the years :

National Annual Corporate Report Awards

Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

FinanceAsia Awards

KPMG Shareholder Value Award

ACCA Malaysia Environmental and Social Reporting Awards

Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group Awards

The Asset Magazine Annual Corporate Governance Rankings

British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad prides itself on being the benchmark employer, employing only the best talent in Malaysia. Our people are what makes British American Tobacco Malaysia a great place to work and a responsible company. Join us as we accelerate towards being the Best Employer in Malaysia!

With a history of over 100 years, British American Tobacco Malaysia is the clear market leader of the Malaysian FMCG industry and ranks amongst the top 25 companies on Bursa Malaysia in terms of market capitalisation.

Testament to our dedication is the external recognition that we have received over the years :

National Annual Corporate Report Awards

Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

FinanceAsia Awards

KPMG Shareholder Value Award

ACCA Malaysia Environmental and Social Reporting Awards

Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group Awards

The Asset Magazine Annual Corporate Governance Rankings

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