At PMI, weve chosen to do something incredible. Were totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, youll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
You will have the opportunity to make an impact wherever you join our critical 47, 000-strong Operations team. The transition of PMI from selling cigarettes to our new smoke-free products has altered the way we work. New products present new challenges in terms of sourcing and purchasing raw materials, engineering and manufacturing, and supply chain planning.
Bring us your curiosity and desire to challenge yourself every day, and we will give you a lot of responsibility. You will assist us in improving, innovating, and developing new methods of operation. You'll be dealing with global supply chain issues a smoke-free world.
The position involves leading and coordinating a variety of supply chain projects, including
- end-to-end supply chain projects
- coordinating new product initiatives between the market and operations,
- conducting analysis/reporting
- coordinating strategy/system deployment at the local/regional/global levels
Your day-to-day
Strategy Development and Alignment
Translate global and regional Supply Chain OGSM into tactical plans at the local level; coordinate site master plan preparation processes, supervise initiative status, define gaps, and identify areas for improvement.
Continuous Enhancement
Ensure the optimal business performance, drive continuous improvement across the entire supply chain, implement globally driven performance management and improvement concepts (e.g., Lean Manufacturing), and digitalize planning, logistics, and warehousing processes in close collaboration with central functions. Ensure complete visibility of the end-to-end (E2E) supply chain network in terms of inventory levels, as well as the development of systems and tools for the timely detection of Out-of-Stock of potential LOGD exposure.
Project Management
Drive digital transformation with close collaboration with local IS and global functions by leading complex and impactful cross-functional projects. Establish a regular weekly/monthly platform for relevant collaborators (e.g., commercial, PPMD, legal, CA, and supply chain) to track the status and execution of projects.
Product Launch of a New Product
Coordination of new product initiation (NPI) processes (feasibility, justification, prototyping, testing, artwork design, approval phases, etc.) between Marketing and PPMD is required to ensure timely product availability on the market. Assist Regional Management in responding quickly to regulatory changes affecting product design, format, components, etc.
Reporting and Metrics
Ensure total control of the operation, supervise the implementation of regular reporting and critical metrics related to budget, cost control, and process performance for all Customer Services processes.
Transfer of knowledge & training
Ensure that development standards (e.g., training, induction programs, on-the-job learning opportunities, etc.) are in place for each position to address any skill gap between people and position qualifications. Improve the organisation by introducing new processes and structures in response to changing business and organisational needs.
Leadership
Lead, motivate, and advise the team to ensure that the team's objectives are met on a consistent basis. Improve team performance by establishing clear objectives, reviewing accomplishments, and providing opportunities for development to maximise organisational and individual capabilities. Support the PMI Transformation by developing organisational capabilities and RRP expertise, laying the groundwork for a multi-category supply chain organisation.
Standardisation & Enhancement of Systems/Processes
Preparation, deployment, and utilisation of the PMI standard for all activities in collaboration with COE. Create and implement standard operating procedures, operating guidelines, and a system. Drive the drumbeat process and ensure that it is followed. Participate in or initiate improvement programmes; evaluate, analyse, and implement alternatives; and improve consumers' (internal and external) service levels at the lowest possible cost. Keep abreast of new industry/technological developments relevant to the supply chain and maintain strong and regular communication with PMI and other affiliates to look for and explore any opportunities. Take the lead in pioneering, testing, and proposing new opportunities, and ensure that success is shared across PM
Who were looking for
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, mathematics/data analytics, economics, or computer sciences
- A master's degree or APICS certification is preferred
- 7-10 years of working experience in end-to-end supply chain experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Operations, Finance, and Sales functions with exposure to a multinational environment, preferably within an FMCG company
- Proven cross-functional expertise
- Strong Project management within the supply chain function is key
- Negotiation Skills and Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate leadership capabilities
- Strong Business & Financial Foresight
- Able to convert consumer knowledge, Insights & Analytics into action
- Self-driven, with the ability to take the lead, handle multiple challenges, and work in an agile manner
- Willingness to work on an operational level on occasion
Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can
- Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. Well empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyones contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the worlds best people and feel like you belong.
- Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business our staggering size and scale provide endless opportunities to progress.
- Take pride in delivering our promise to society to deliver a smoke-free future.
