Supply Chain Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American Tobacco POLAND has an exciting opportunity for a SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER in WARSAW

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for developing and managing the end-to-end secondary supply chain strategy for Poland, ensuring the efficient flow of finished goods from warehouses to customers across all product categories. The role delivers the required customer service levels while optimising inventory, logistics costs and working capital. It leads local warehousing, transportation and third-party logistics operations, drives continuous improvement, and ensures that all secondary supply chain activities comply with BAT governance, quality, security and EHS requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement the Secondary Supply Chain strategy for Poland, aligned with commercial and operational priorities.

• Ensure efficient warehousing, transportation and distribution across all product categories.

• Optimise inventory, product availability, service levels, logistics costs and working capital.

• Manage third-party logistics providers, contracts, SLAs, KPIs and improvement plans.

• Own the Secondary Supply Chain budget, forecasting and delivery of productivity savings.

• Lead continuous improvement, network optimisation and transformation projects.

• Ensure compliance with BAT governance, internal controls, EHS, security, quality and local regulations.

• Lead the Secondary Supply Chain team and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational continuity and strong business performance.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field.

• Relevant experience in supply chain or logistics, preferably in an international FMCG environment.

• Knowledge of warehousing, transportation, inventory and 3PL management.

• Strong analytical, commercial and stakeholder-management skills.

• Experience in budget management, continuous improvement and project delivery.

• Strong people leadership and ability to work in a matrix organisation.

• Fluency in English (verbal and written); good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)

• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives

• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.

• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills

• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT? We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

British American Tobacco Polska Trading sp. z o.o., in compliance with Article 24(6) of the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers (the “Act”), has established an internal reporting procedure (the “Procedure”). The Procedure is available on the British American Tobacco Poland website under “Our Procedures and Policies.” Under the Act, protection applies to individuals who submit a report in good faith. Submitting a report while knowingly aware that no violation of law has occurred may constitute an offense under Article 57 of the Act, punishable by up to two years of imprisonment.