Highlight and monitor trends, opportunities and inhibitors to ABInBev performance to the business and assist in decision making within the BU. Develop opportunities in the Sales space and pilot then retrofit opportunities into class of trade for ongoing business as usual. Capture market growth opportunities by having a clear pricing architecture that identifies relative brand positioning, leveraging pack opportunities and planning, coordinating & implementing effective Price Change execution at Region/Country, Brand, Pack and Channel level.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Annual Plan/Budget
Adhere to deadlines, milestones and submission of the BU PPM team
Lead the ZBB budget process for the region and ensure all guidelines, templates and timelines are adhered to
Support the completion of the CAPEX budget as required
Recurring control of all ZBB transactions, alongside Procurement and package owners
Commercial Project Management
Owner of milestones follow-up
Monthly Process Reporting/Analysis/Review/LE
Responsible for the preparation of a full year forecast outlook (LE) for the region
Identify opportunities to continuously improve results
Identify risks, respective root causes and identify gap closing action plans
Consolidate and report LE on a monthly basis to the BU PPM team
Monitor coherence between Budget, CAPEX, and ZBB performance of the region
Manage Relationship with Network of Capability Centre (NoCC) for outsourced activities
Responsible for monthly and year end closing activities
Ad Hoc
Define recommendations to support Senior Management decisions
Manage projects as required; participate in ad hoc projects
Perform detailed analyses to determine cost opportunities
Perform strategic studies to streamline the business
Ensure the application of coherent definitions and reporting requirements
Mediate on behalf of Regional PPMs performance (P&L) issues/conflicts across function
SPOC for the Regional sales function towards Plant
Maintain an effective financial control environment at the business
Key Attributes and Competencies
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills plus an ability to balance multiple priorities
Ability to work independently and create and implement processes
Ability to analyse information and make recommendations for decision making
Self-starter and independent worker
Attention to detail
High energy levels
Results focused
Action oriented
Minimum Requirements
Relevant University Degree
5+ years relevant experience
Experience within FMCG environment
Proficiency in computer software: Excel, MS Office, SAP
Additional Information
Band: VII
AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements