BAT is evolving at pace – truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Experienced Professional

FUNCTION: Operations

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary Range + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Accra, Ghana

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of the Operations – Logistics Subfunction of BAT Ghana.

The role is responsible for developing and managing the implementation of physical Logistics strategies in Ghana. In doing so, the Logistics Manager takes full accountability for Logistics related activities (both Financial and Service) and provides direction to ensure responsiveness to market changes, secure market supply, ensure achievement of optimal utilisation of resources and meet performance targets.

Reports to: Manager: Transport Service Centre

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Provide 100% OTIF stock deliverables to internal customers (marketing) and distributors across Ghana.
• Support marketing department with adequate forecast module to ensure that the right volumes of stocks are ordered and maintain stock policy levels. Issues weekly reports on forecasted arrivals and corresponding anticipated impacts.
• Ensure all receipts and issues are updated in SAP via all sales orders, delivery orders and goods receipt.
• Supports production team through weekly collaborative meetings for visibility of product availability and support IMS to demonstrate zero OOS all year through.
• Ensure that BAT Ghana is compliant with stock policy at any point in time.
• Ensure alignment with Product Integrity & Traceability standards regarding finished products, shelf life management, storage and distribution in the BAT Warehouse and all depots across Ghana market.
• Maintain the Depots upgrade project to mitigate any incident to product quality and to give a high degree of quality maintenance at the various depots within the Cluster.
• Maintain a product complaints management system (in the CCRS data base) with high level accuracy when detected at any time.
• Make available to 3PL all documentation and correspondences needed to ensure smooth Customs Clearance for all inbound shipments. Ensure 3PL Key Performance Indicators are respected and heeded to.
• Manage Ghana warehouse EHS program to ensure compliance with group standards.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Logistics.
• 5 years’ of professional experience, in Logistics or Warehouse Management companies.
• Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and departments.
• Proactive and self-motivated individual, with a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions in Warehouse / Logistics operations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to adapt to changing logistics demands.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is essential. Experience with SAP is highly preferred.

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!

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