Junior Strategic Planning Analyst

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JUNIOR STRATEGIC PLANNING ANALYST

PMI has always been a leading company in the sector, but the time of transformation we are currently experiencing is quite exciting and is unprecedented. We are facing one of the greatest transformations in the history of fast-moving consumer goods, and the creation of a vision of a smoke-free future requires enormous courage, resourcefulness and motivation. Did you know we have awards for Equal Pay and Top Employer?

PURPOSE
In your role as Junior Strategic Planning Analyst you will support the strategic planning process in the local Affiliate by analyzing & reporting key manufacturing performance indicators while developing operation plans in capacity & resources for budget and rolling forecast in order to fulfill customer requirements with optimum operations performance. You will enable strategic decision-making by monitoring financial performance vs targets, identifying and analyzing variances and providing trend forecasts. You will also support various strategic & multi-disciplinary projects and initiatives, which requires vision, creativity and a systematic and cross functional perspective. Work location: PMI factory in Otopeni.

RESPONSABILITIES:
• Support the preparation of the Affiliate Strategic Plan (LRP) aligned with PMI LRP, integrating functional activities which addresses key business needs and required resources serving as a frame for functional objective setting, KPI's and communication of priorities
• Support strategic & multi-disciplinary projects and initiatives (at local and regional level), which requires vision, creativity and a systematic and cross functional perspective.
• Cooperate with Operations in the preparation and collection of information regarding the Manufacturing Assumptions, the main Company KPIs and the productivity and cost optimization initiatives for accurate and timely financial processing. Prepare the monthly reporting in cooperation with Ops Finance.
• Drive the follow-up of Productivity and Cost Optimization Initiatives process within the Factory, working closely with all departments and initiative leaders in ensuring the budgeted delivery of productivity savings and overall Regional targets.
• Prepare the presentations, for affiliate management team meetings. Support strong cross functional relationship within and outside of Operations in ensuring timely and consistent communication throughout Ops planning community.
• Promote and apply all rules concerning PMI Quality, environment, health and safety. Report all situations requiring actions in order to minimize or eliminate risks exposure to personnel, company assets and societal impacts and be in line with or ahead of any applicable Law requirements and Company standards.

REQUIERMENTS:
• University degree in Business Engineering, Finance or Economy. ACCA/CIMA would be considered a plus.
• Relevant previous experience or exposure to project management activities.
• 1-3 years in Manufacturing/Operations environment, preferably in multinational companies.
• Experiences in Production, Management Control, Lean Manufacturing or Operations Analysis and Reporting is a plus.
• Good understanding of the finance processes, at theoretical and practical level.
• Good MS Office and SAP knowledge.
• Fluency in English and Romanian language.
• Clear and Constructive Communication, Customer Focus, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships, Efficiency Action Oriented, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Standing Alone, Emotional Intelligence, Comfort Around Higher Management, Composure, Listening, Self-Knowledge, Learning on the Fly, Organizational Agility.

As a person, you can be described as a good communicator who is focused on accuracy and has a proactive mindset. As the Junior Strategic Planning Analyst, you are curious, and results driven while showcasing strong collaboration with the business. You have the ability to organize, manage, and prioritize your work while keeping a focus on results. As a quick learner you embrace challenges by adapting to new priorities and strive to continuously provide business added value.

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a constantly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.

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Please note that only on-line applications will be taken into consideration. Only selected candidates will be contacted.