NPI Executive

BAT; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading annual bonus

Health plans (varies by country)

Work-life balance initiatives

Transportation support

Flexible holiday plan

Online learning platforms

Job summary

BAT DBS in Selangor, Malaysia, invites applications for an NPI Executive to support New Product Introduction across APAC and global travel retail. The role focuses on system readiness, product costing, data integrity and timely delivery of launches, reporting to the Regional NPI Capability Manager.

The position is non-management in Operations, based at Sunway Geo Tower, Bandar Sunway, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on governance and collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in PM, data management, analytics, planning, supply chain or procurement.
• Strong English communication; able to collaborate across functions.
• Experience with SAP, MS Office and AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end product and material code creation for new launches.
• Monitor system readiness including code creation, costing, and data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and external partners to resolve bottlenecks.
• Develop project plans and manage schedules, costs and risks.
• Maintain governance and record-keeping, with timely escalation when needed.

Skills

Project Management

Product Data Management

Analytics

Planning

Supply Chain

Procurement

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Power BI

Copilot

Claude

Gemini

Job description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together.

BAT DBS

has an exciting opportunity for a NPI Executive in Selangor, Malaysia

The NPI Executive is responsible to support the system readiness and operational delivery within the New Product Introduction (NPI) function.

SENIORITY LEVEL

Non-Management

FUNCTION

Operations

LOCATION

Sunway Geo Tower, Bandar Sunway

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports To

Regional NPI Capability Manager

Reporting Level

Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope

APMEA + Global Travel Retail

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinate end-to‑end product and material code creation for new product launches, ensuring products can be planned, produced, costed, ordered, and sold across entities, while managing Engineering Change Records (ECRs) that govern code creation activities across multiple business functions.
• Monitor and drive system readiness activities, including code creation, recipe readiness, product costing, and data quality, proactively identifying risks, delays, and issues, and ensuring timely resolution and escalation to maintain project launch timelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and external partners, including NPI Project Managers, Product Development, Packaging, Data Specialists, Factory, Costing, Quality, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning teams, to acquire required inputs, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure project achievements are reached according to plan.
• Manage projects with simple to moderate scope by developing project plans, coordinating task execution, monitoring schedules, costs, risks, scope changes, and deliverables, while ensuring compliance with established project management standards, guidelines, and quality expectations.
• Maintain strong project governance and communication, including active participation in project meetings, daily tracking of system readiness activities, weekly review of BAT project management tools, accurate records management, regular partner updates, continuous process improvement initiatives, and timely raising of critical customer concerns to management

What are we looking for?

• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in Project Management, Product Data Management, Analytics, Planning, Supply Chain, or Procurement. Fresh graduates may also be considered if they can demonstrate relevant skills and capabilities through academic projects, internships, extracurricular activities, or volunteer work.
• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency, including advanced English communication skills (written and verbal), experience with SAP, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), and the ability to demonstrate AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, or Gemini for productivity and project optimization.
• Exhibit a high level of ownership and initiative, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, monitor progress, follow overdue actions, and drive deliverables forward independently with minimal supervision.
• Apply strong analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills, effectively identifying risks, prioritizing tasks, performing under pressure, and communicating complex or technical information clearly and concisely to support management decision‑making.
• Maintain excellent organizational and collaborator management capabilities, ensuring accurate records management, compliance with audit requirements, attention to detail across multiple projects, and the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence collaborators at all organizational levels without direct authority. at all organizational levels without direct authority.

What we offer you?

• 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.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an 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 experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.