Trade research manager in JTI / Japan Tobacco International

JTI is not just a business. JTI is our people. Their talent and potential. It is important for us that our people can be themselves, grow and develop. We invite you to join our team Trade Insights Manager

Your area of ​​responsibility will be: 

• Managing and developing the direction of trade research, providing data for comprehensive analysis and recommendations to the company's Management, Sales Department, Marketing and other local functions and headquarters on trade research issues. 
• Development and approval of the research calendar plan
• Planning and effective management of the trade research budget
• Ensuring effective cooperation, control and management of research agencies for the timely implementation of the research plan
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• Analysis of market opportunities in the field of research and providing recommendations regarding new tools, types of research, research agencies and improvement of the research process
• Support and development of cooperation with a service provider in the field of retail audit (Nielsen), as well as managing and supporting the functioning of the internal system of access to information (Nielsen pivot)
• Communication with the Global Joint Service Center in Warsaw and the headquarters in Geneva regarding the processes of providing data for local and global reporting systems
• Manage other regular research and projects aimed at analyzing industry and market trends, as well as manage the conduct of irregular trade research
• Work closely with the Procurement Function to develop partnerships with new market research suppliers, participate in negotiations/ tenders and revision of budgets
• Conducting the necessary operations in SAP
• Supporting document flow (contracts, orders, invoices, etc.)
• Providing the company's management with high-quality analytical reports developed on the basis of an audit retail and other research data, timely updates and providing reliable and effective recommendations

What we offer:     

• Official employment and temporary employment contract (for the period of mobilization of a colleague)
• Mixed work model - 50/50 (work in the office / remote work). During the period of martial law in Ukraine - the format of "remote work" with a visit to the office for business of critical need
• Working in the Kyiv central office in Podil with an area equipped for work during an air alert
• Flexible work schedule
• 28 days of paid vacation
• Competitive salary
• Attractive compensation package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, partial meal reimbursement and sports and health services, a one-time payment to help arrange "remote work"
• Free confidential psychological support service for employees and relatives
• Participation in the Well-being program, which includes: well-being webinars , access to the online library, access to the mental state tracker and volunteer initiatives
• Widely possibletraining and development

 Who are we looking for? As a professional, you have: 

• Higher education (preferably economics / marketing / statistics)
• At least 5 years in the field of FMCG (analytics / research / marketing or sales functions)
• Excellent MS Office skills (with a focus on Excel - Advanced level), SAP skills
• Knowledge of Power BI, Nielsen software - will be an advantage
• Fluency in English (from Upper Intermediate level and above)
• Developed analytical skills and high-quality interpersonal communication

During the selection process you expects: 

• Communication with the representative of the People and Culture department
• Predictive Index Test
• Online meeting with the Manager and the representative of the "People and Culture" department

Would you like to join the Marketing team? Then upload your resume!