Expression of Interest: Leaf Officer

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our values every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Entry Level

FUNCTION: Leaf Operations

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION: Anywhere in Bangladesh

ROLE OBJECTIVE

The role is responsible for implementing the Area/Regional leaf operations plan that meets the extension, volume & quality objectives by building effective partnership with registered farmers in order to ensure buying only the supervised run of crop optimally & efficiently.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Ensure delivery of all sorts of regional reporting and drive and execute regional projects
• Execute area Leaf Operations plan to meet extension, volume, and quality objectives
• Maintain procedures for farmer registration and ensure timely distribution of crop inputs and support programs
• Build working relationships with field technicians and provide training to update their knowledge
• Implement leaf best practices to improve quality and optimize farmers' cost of production, including IPM, mechanization, hybrid varieties, soil fertility, energy conservation, post-harvest, barn and curing management

• Establish win-win partnerships with farmers through phase wise technical training and extension services to gain community support and loyalty

• Formulate and implement operational/tactical leaf buying plans to ensure buying, supervised run of crop with desired quality, grade mix, moisture, and price while following BOS, local legislation and ESG guidelines

• Implement different ESG initiatives (farmers living income, afforestation, women empowerment, sustainable wood source, elimination of child labour program) as per Regional plan

• Collect and provide industry insights for better strategy formulation and drive and implement digitalization practices in growing activitities

• Drive risk assessment processes in own area of operation and implement on-ground measures while ensuring all company policy related to control compliance, health & safety (EH&S) are followed

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CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

• Do you seek to tackle stretch challenges and deliver within deadlines?
• Are you flexible to dive into our world full of diversity and inclusion?

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• A sound educational background with minimum bachelor s degree in agriculture/ agronomy/ soil fertility/ environmental management or any related field
• Fresh graduates with prior ECA experience are highly encouraged to apply
• Ability to be empowered, work independently, and focus on results
• A proven record to build close working relationships with a diverse range of people
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 45 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner one of the 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come be the change