Warehouse Executive

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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!

JOB TITLE: Warehouse Executive

FUNCTION: Operations - Logistics

CITY & COUNTRY: Colombo, Sri Lanka

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
Assist the Assistant Manager of Customer Services in efficiently issuing Finished Goods (FG) to distributors in alignment with orders received from Marketing. Maintain adherence to BAT recommended pest and hygiene standards, warehouse best practices, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Operations / Professional / Business

• Receive stocks from the Supply Chain Management Department (SMD) and issue stocks, ensuring First-In-First-Out (FIFO) rotation of stock to distributors.
• Maintain 100% stock accuracy in the Finished Goods (FG) Warehouse.
• Ensure 100% On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) stock availability in the market by managing stock levels of Colombo & Kandy FG warehouses.
• Manage the shelf life of FGs in the two warehouses.
• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) changeovers of FGs in warehouses.
• Oversee Secondary Logistics Operations of CTC, including managing FG & Returnable Distribution Logistics (RDL) truck fleet.
• Implement and maintain International Warehouse Standards (IWS) within Logistics.
• Provide periodic reports/updates to key stakeholders on FG stocks when required.

Leadership:

• Provide effective leadership to FG warehouse teams to achieve departmental objectives, acquiring comprehensive knowledge of SAP transactions.
• Foster good relationships with internal and external key stakeholders and service providers.
• Improve the skills of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) handlers and align their knowledge on operational best practices through training and mentorship.
  

Innovation:

• Take ownership of performance improvements and quality-related activities in the process while proactively identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Achieve key KPIs of the warehouse operation, supporting People Safety and Environmental KPIs.
• Ensure 100% On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) sale of Finished Goods (FG) to distributors and FG transfers from Colombo to Kandy.
• Possess knowledge in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Pest & Hygiene Management (P&HM) Guidelines, BAT Best Practices, and local regulatory requirements applicable.
• Drive towards zero major accidents in CTC Finished Goods Warehouse (FG WH) by emphasizing EHS best practices.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated team leadership capabilities with strong collaborative and influencing skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement with internal and key external authorities, contractors, etc.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines and BAT Best Practices, as well as local regulatory requirements applicable.

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
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• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

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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!