Senior Manager Oral Brands Portfolio/Planning

at  Reynolds American Inc

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!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Sr. Manager Oral Brands Portfolio & Planning

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 5 plus years working in related fields in CPGs
• Strong analytical capabilities and proven experience developing commercial plans, project management, trade and consumer insights/research, brand strategy and communication.
• Highly developed curiosity with an innovative attitude and creative thinking process
• Results-driven and self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team
• Influence external and internal partners without direct line authority
• Flexible and reliable team-player who acts in the best interest of the department and company as a whole
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required - marketing specialization is a plus

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to Director Oral Brands Portfolio & Planning
Number of Direct Reports - None
Core Relationships:
Internal – Finance, Growth Management, Trade Marketing, Sales Regions, Oral Brands Category Managers
External - None
Geographic Scope - Local (DRBU)
Travel Required - Less than 25%

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Provide support to build commercial initiatives arguments: Geographical scope, outlets capabilities, competitors pricing, production timelines, volume forecast, etc.
• Support analysis and preparation of commercial initiatives post implementation reviews to be presented in Cycle Plan.
• Deliver monthly brand performance dashboards.
• Provide insights and assumptions to advise brand volume and share forecast along with pricing recommendations.
• Supervise closely along with Demand Control CFX team, Oral Brands’ sales performance vs. forecast per SKU providing internal projections to guarantee right level of inventories.
• Examine market trends and driven threats. Provide views to management on market dynamics (volume, share, etc) for the total U.S as well as for key state and retail partners to find opportunities for further Oral Brands growth.
• Support executive team to build business presentations for local and global senior collaborators.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Do you work well in a fast-paced, uncertain, and very dynamic environment? Do you want to positively inspire change and be responsible for the development of fast growing and future categories?
• Are you driven by challenging the status-quo, establish relationships and influence others in a sophisticated, diverse environment?

At Reynolds American, 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 REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companie