BAT is growing and searching for a new member of our strategic planning and insight department - our international team with inspiring leader, friendly and open minded people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and other critical inputs to create assumption-based demand forecasts.
• Ensure stakeholders and senior management have a clear understanding of the demand plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align demand plans with overall business objectives.
• Monitor and adjust forecasts in response to market conditions, customer needs, or operational changes.
• Identify and address risks or opportunities related to demand.
• Support inventory management by tracking optimal stock levels to meet customer needs.
• Prepare and present comprehensive demand plan overviews during S&OP cycles, including:

1. Short-term horizon targets (current +3 months),
2. Mid-term plans (current +2 years),
3. Long-term ambitions (current +5 years).

Business Accountabilities:

• Support the execution of annual operational brand/trade plans, with performance monitoring, issue identification, and opportunities communicated effectively to the team.
• Deliver and manage demand plans, ensuring forecast accuracy for assigned markets.
• Track performance against the demand plan, highlighting key issues and opportunities.
• Provide volume scenarios based on varying assumptions (e.g., pricing changes, competitor launches).
• Assist in business case preparation through volume forecasting.
• Regularly monitor stock levels to support operational efficiency.
• Prioritize tasks based on business relevance and strategic importance.
• Drive company growth by challenging the status quo and identifying business-relevant opportunities and risks.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a similar field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, macros) and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with statistical forecasting tools and methods (e.g., R, Python, Power BI).
• Ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends and patterns.
• Knowledge of English language is mandatory and Czech or Slovak is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.
• Proven ability to manage change effectively and drive continuous improvement.

What we offer:

• Annual bonuses, meal contribution, Benefit Plus program, Multisport card, sick days, 30 vacation days.
• Wellbeing program.
• Possibility of working remotely.
• Professional growth.
• Interesting projects.
• Company events throughout the entire year (sports tournaments, challenges, teambuilding, etc.).

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Car for private purposes
• Cell phone
• Notebook
• Flexible start/end of working hours
• Meal tickets / catering allowance
• Cafeteria
• Occasional work from home
• Corporate events
• Individual schedules of working hours
• Dog-friendly office