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 IS LOOKING FOR AN DBS Manager - Operations & IT Services

SENIORITY LEVEL:  Experienced manager

FUNCTION: IDT

LOCATION: Kyiv, Ukraine

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Be a business partner to the Operations function – the face of IT to Operations/Factory

1. Define how technology can help achieve business objectives, identifying and obtaining agreement on the requirements/features which will be most beneficial to the business.
2. Understand Factory and IT service quality expectations and needs; help to improve the technology services with new functionalities and solutions.
3. Oversee and address the issues impacting the execution of operational/project plans
4. Collaborate with architecture and IT security to ensure the IT solutions comply with the internal standards.
5. Be a valuable member of the Factory Leadership Team, represent IT and create a “partner” image.

Manage the IT services for both, the Factory and Commercial Units

1. In particular - maintain the run of a Factory IT estate that supports operations, supply chain and administrative processes. The key system components are:

• factory network
• Global Manufacturing Execution System (GMES)
• Enterprise Relationship Platform (SAP
• Track & Trace
• Quality Assurance System

1. Manage suppliers to deliver the services in the agreed quality and timeline.
2. Ensure that the suppliers and the projects are keeping the company dictated global standards.
3. Manage the current processes of implementing and maintaining services to meet the agreed requirements of the non-IT departments
4. Effectively identify business risks and problems related to work incidents. Suggest potential changes in IT systems and services to support the fix of issues recorded in the internal audit reports.
5. Manage finances and budgets (build forecasts, compare actual and planned indicators, etc.) for Operations IT initiatives and IT Services (both Factory and Commercial Sites)
6. Create and healthy working environment for the factory and commercial site’s IT team. Set goals, track the progress of the team members’ development, evaluate activities, check motivation, suggest trainings.
7. Celebrate successes and help to solve performance issues in the team.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE

1. Business-facing IT experience in Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain/Logistics (in a global environment), preferably with a degree in IT.
2. Experience in a large global organization using internal and external IT services and thorough working knowledge of global services management
3. Practical experience in the field of business models, business requirements, business analysis and deep knowledge related to IT solutions applicable to Manufacturing and Supply Chain/Logistics.
4. Ability to interpret the business IT and functional strategies, understand the Group operating model, and the implications actions in one area have on other functions
5. Time to 100% productivity: 4-6 months
6. Proficiency in written and spoken English at an advanced level

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 52,000 BAT people across more than 175 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building extraordinary 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!