Marketing Planning Executive

**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**

**BAT AUSTRALIA** **IS LOOKING FOR A MARKETING PLANNING EXECUTIVE**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Experienced Professional

**FUNCTION**: Marketing

**SALARY RANGE**:AUD $90,000 - AUD $100,000 plus superannuation + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
**LOCATION**:Sydney, NSW, Australia
**REPORTS TO**: Head of Marketing Planning & Information

**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
At BAT, our Marketing Planning Executive plays an important role in supporting key business decisions and business planning processes through clear understanding of industry relevant macro and micro economic variables and their impact on market dynamics.

This role is responsible for providing in depth insights and foresights using internal and external sources to ensure accurate demand forecasting to meet business objectives.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Supporting the integrated business planning cycle by managing and developing demand forecasts through analysis of macro & socio-economic variables, consumer and category dynamics, industry, and business performance trends.
- Supporting scenario planning and assessment of demand volumes in light of predicted future changes in the macro-economic environment, regulations, category or consumer shifts, or competitive landscape.
- Analyzing and interpreting category trends, company and competitor performance to produce actionable and strategic business insights and foresights. Monitoring and evaluating business performance against forecast and providing analysis and recommendations for improvement.
- Identifying and proposing improvements in current processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and business performance.
- Building and maintaining strong cross functional working relationships to support smooth execution of the marketing planning cycle.

**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have strong demand planning & analytic skills?
- Do you have good stakeholder management & presentation skills?

**CRUCIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- A tertiary degree in a field such as Marketing, Business, & Commercial.
- At least 2 years of experience in a commercial or economic analyst type role.
- Advanced knowledge of demand forecasting techniques and tools
- Solid analytic skills and attention to detail.
- Structured approach to work with high levels of accuracy.

**REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**

You will receive a competitive remuneration package between AUD $90,000 - AUD $100,000.

We have flexible working, great parental leave and career's leave benefits and a positive and inclusive culture.

**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