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 MEXICO IS LOOKING FOR A Purchasing Planning Intern

SENIORITY LEVEL: Intern.

FUNCTION: Digital Business Solutions (DBS) Operations Intern.

SALARY RANGE: Stipend / Grant.

LOCATION: Monterrey, Nuevo León.

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of SNO, and is responsible for ensuring the raw material requirements of the factories are met with no interruption to supply continuity. Works closely with internal and external stakeholders raising and expediting material orders to mitigate potential issues and avoid any production disruption, and supports the implementation of productivity & savings projects. This is a key role to ensure production continuity in the factory and avoid any out of stock of finished goods in the End Markets, and Productivity & Savings projects implementation.

Reports to: MSM Manager SANCAR CAM.

Reporting Level: Intern.

Geographic Scope: DBS Mexico.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Place materials purchase orders/contracts in-line with supplier lead-times to meet multiple factory production plan requirements in SAP and Rapid Response system.
• Ensure period of material cover is sufficient, whilst maintaining target inventory levels and optimal supplier price.
• Maintain target stock levels within the factory.
• Execute all cost reduction activities initiated by procurement, factory, etc.
• Arrange delivery of materials with the supplier to the factory and where necessary resolve any logistics issues.
• Input master data into SAP and Rapid Response system for new materials.
• Explore opportunities for improved planning efficiency and placing of materials orders.
• To work with the Production Planning team when a material shortage is identified to ensure the issue is resolved quickly with minimum impact to the factory.
• Working with other teams and departments to implement the phasing in and out of new/old materials as part of a controlled process (achieving agreed deadlines with minimum cost).
• To liaise with suppliers on an ongoing basis to reserve production capacity (by providing material forecasts) to meet future supply requirements for multiple factories
• Highlight serious supplier issues and work with the management team to resolve issues quickly and with minimal impact to the business.
• Ensure activities within Weekly Control Cycle process are executed on time in full.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Have you supported a process related to Operations where you analysed information to generate forecasts?
• How comfortable do you feel working under pressure?
• Have you faced a situation where you had to work with multiple stakeholders with a changing environment?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• General Knowledge on Supply Chain, specific skills will be developed during the internship.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good English proficiency (at least 80%).
• High knowledge in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• To work unsupervised and under pressure.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills.

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Student in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or any equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or Power BI.

BENEFICIAL

• Knowledge in SAP desired.
• Knowledge in Rapid Response/Kinaxis desired.

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!