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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an OPERATIONS DATA INTERN in Southampton for 8 months
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
- This role is part of the Group’s Operations Data Management (ODM) team. It must optimally and efficiently coordinate the global processes and activities, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all Material Master Data used in supply chain operations.
- It will ensure alignment to the global (and multi-functional) build/modify/delete data management processes applicable in BAT’s global systems by all data users, ensuring that any issues with data integrity or misalignment between systems are highlighted and resolved by the relevant owners in agreed SLAs.
- This role will learn to pro-actively handle and apply effective housekeeping ensuring data accuracy and stability to support global plans and objectives.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for creation, amendment and deletion activities within the ODM team.
- Ensure that the Material Master data processes for creation, amendment and deletion are understood within own and any other regional or local Master Data teams in Global Operations departments, factories and end markets.
- Update documentation in line with any business changes.
- Enforce to the Master Data Incident IT support process and ensure resolution within agreed SLAs.
- Drive improved data integrity for both completeness and accuracy through weekly and monthly important metrics, Global Core compliance and data quality reports supervising.
- Deliver master data accuracy and compliance with global data standards to the required and agreed accuracy rates as per SLA with data customers and users.
- Ensure resolution of all global master data errors in a timely manner within the stated SLA timelines to minimise any adverse impact on planning and systems use.
- Build strong working relationships with data teams and partners, guiding them on data related issues and running alignment to business standards and priorities
- Work with other master data administration personnel as applicable to ensure accurate and timely system adjustment and updates to changed or new data standards.
What are we looking for?
Knowledge
- Intermediate level of understanding of SAP Material Master Data and structures.
- Automation and process improvement
- Good understanding of supply chain processes desirable
- Knowledge of cigarette and New Categories products and materials an advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of processes, governance and controls under the Target Operating Model (TOM) and TaO highly helpful
Skills
- Highly numerate, analytical and accurate
- Good attention to detail and able to complete each task in hand (completer/finisher)
- Good degree of IT or Supply Chain systems literacy
- Strong Problem Solving abilities; able to identify issues and implement effective solutions
- Good communication/interpersonal skills
- Structured/planned approach to work
- Teammate
- Able to prioritize tasks
Experience
- No prior work experience required, but coursework or academic projects related to supply chain, data management, or IT are beneficial.
- 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.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their 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 experiencehere.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
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