British American Tobacco (BAT)
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced two employment opportunities in Nairobi, Kenya: a Trade Marketing Internship and a Factory Logistics Manager position. These BAT Kenya jobs target candidates at different career stages, from entry-level applicants seeking practical experience to experienced professionals in supply chain management and logistics.
Both positions offer opportunities to work within BAT’s commercial, marketing, distribution and manufacturing operations. Interested candidates should review the responsibilities, qualifications and employment details for their preferred vacancy before applying through the company’s official recruitment platform.
Available BAT Kenya Jobs in Nairobi
British American Tobacco is advertising the following positions:
Intern/Apprentices/Student Worker, Non-Management – Trade Marketing Intern
Factory Logistics Manager
Both vacancies are based in Nairobi, Kenya, but they differ in career level, responsibilities and contract type.
1. Intern/Apprentices/Student Worker, Non-Management – Trade Marketing Intern
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Department: Marketing Career Level: Internship Contract Type: Fixed Term Salary: Competitive salary
Job Description
British American Tobacco is recruiting a Trade Marketing Intern to support its Trade Marketing and Distribution team covering Somalis and Rwanda.
The internship is designed for an entry-level employee seeking practical experience in trade marketing operations. The successful candidate will assist with commercial coordination, reporting, documentation, market intelligence and administrative activities.
The role also involves monitoring marketing initiatives, maintaining accurate records and following up on assigned tasks. The intern will work with internal departments and external stakeholders to support the implementation of trade marketing activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Trade Marketing Intern will perform the following duties:
Reporting and documentation: Maintain trade marketing trackers, activity calendars, action logs, performance reports and records of customer and competitor activities.
Market monitoring: Track product stock visibility, brand visibility, product availability, customer engagement and relevant market developments.
Activity coordination: Assist with marketing initiatives, follow up on agency briefs, track approvals, coordinate market requests and support purchase order documentation.
Meeting preparation: Prepare meeting notes, presentations, customer summaries and briefing documents while maintaining records of decisions and follow-up activities.
Stakeholder communication: Follow up on assignments with internal departments, market contacts and external agencies, providing progress updates and escalating delays to the line manager.
Compliance and records management: Organise trade marketing documents, maintain records relating to claims, track approvals and ensure completed activities have supporting documentation.
Administrative support: Help the department collect information for weekly and monthly updates and maintain accurate commercial records.
Working Environment and Development
The position is office-based in Nairobi. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Trade and other commercial stakeholders, including market teams, finance, supply chain, procurement and external agency partners.
The intern will not have direct reports but will be responsible for managing assigned work, meeting agreed deadlines and communicating progress.
The internship also provides exposure to trade marketing operations, route-to-market activities, distributor operations, commercial reporting systems, customer engagement and market intelligence gathering.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate organisation, attention to detail, professional communication, confidentiality and the ability to manage competing priorities. Performance will be assessed through the accurate and timely completion of assigned responsibilities, responsiveness to changing priorities and application of feedback.
Application Information
Candidates should review the complete Trade Marketing Internship advertisement on the official BAT recruitment website. The vacancy is listed under the title Intern/Apprentices/Student Worker, Non-Management.
Applicants should consult the recruitment platform for the specific application requirements and submission process.
2. Factory Logistics Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Department: Operations Career Level: Experienced Professional Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary Reports To: Supply Chain Manager Number of Direct Reports: 3 Geographical Scope: Kenya and Export Markets Travel Requirements: Minimal, when necessary
Job Description
British American Tobacco is seeking a Factory Logistics Manager to oversee logistics processes, distribution activities, systems and compliance requirements supporting its operations in Kenya and export markets.
The successful candidate will manage the movement, storage and delivery of products while ensuring compliance with internal controls, external regulations, statutory requirements and established industry standards.
The position also involves managing third-party logistics providers, maintaining efficient distribution networks, controlling logistics expenditure and supporting timely, complete deliveries. The manager will work with manufacturing operations, supply chain teams, the Customer Facing Team and external service providers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Factory Logistics Manager will oversee several areas of logistics operations.
Logistics operations and compliance: Implement BAT logistics policies and standards, maintain operational controls and ensure compliance with applicable local and international regulations.
Logistics systems management: Oversee logistics information systems, including SAP and SAP Warehouse Management System requirements, while maintaining accurate records and addressing system-related risks.
Cost management: Manage logistics expenditure within approved budgets, monitor warehousing and distribution costs, identify cost-saving opportunities and improve network efficiency.
Risk management: Assess logistics risks, maintain the supply chain risk register, implement mitigation measures and maintain contingency and business continuity arrangements for domestic operations and export markets.
Warehousing and inventory: Manage on-site and off-site warehouses, maintain inventory accuracy, monitor stock ageing, identify obsolete or damaged products and coordinate the approved destruction of obsolete stock.
Transport and distribution: Develop transport plans, coordinate product deliveries, monitor shipments, maintain documentation and manage logistics arrangements for product returns and recalls.
Third-party logistics providers: Manage service provider relationships, review performance, address operational challenges and support compliance with agreed service expectations.
Regulatory requirements: Monitor logistics regulations, support cross-border product movements and maintain communication with relevant authorities, including the Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority and Kenya Bureau of Standards.
Insurance and claims: Maintain appropriate insurance arrangements for transported goods and stored inventory, coordinate claims and follow up on their resolution.
Leaf and materials supply: Coordinate supply activities, prepare annual rolling leaf supply forecasts, submit monthly updates, track shipments and identify potential stock shortages or excess stock risks.
Performance monitoring: Maintain logistics dashboards, prepare performance reports, review key performance indicators and coordinate operational improvements.
Leadership and team management: Guide the logistics team, support training and development, promote accountability and coordinate cross-functional projects.
Stakeholder management: Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, finance and security teams, as well as logistics providers, government agencies, inspection bodies, consultants and subcontractors.
Continuous improvement: Promote logistics best practices, support relevant technology adoption, improve distribution network design and contribute to environmental, social and governance initiatives.
Required Education, Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the Factory Logistics Manager position must meet the following requirements:
A degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Engineering or another STEM-related field.
A minimum of five years of experience in supply chain management, particularly inbound logistics, outbound logistics and warehousing.
A minimum of five years of experience implementing continuous improvement programmes, including Supply Chain Excellence or Integrated Work Systems.
Good interpersonal skills.
Effective communication and influencing skills.
Required Functional Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Leadership skills include:
High levels of personal responsibility.
Strong commitment to achieving results.
Ability to initiate and drive organisational change.
Effective interpersonal collaboration.
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Strong communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills include:
Advanced enterprise resource planning skills, particularly SAP.
Advanced data analytics capabilities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability in risk and compliance management.
Demonstrated experience in business continuity planning and management.
Key Performance Expectations
The Factory Logistics Manager will be expected to maintain distribution and warehousing expenditure within approved budgets, ensure compliance with company systems and policies, and maintain updated business continuity plans.
Other performance expectations include improving distribution network performance, supporting customer satisfaction through on-time and in-full deliveries, conducting regular logistics performance reviews, implementing efficiency improvements, achieving planned cost savings and preventing stock shortages affecting leaf and materials supply.
Employment Benefits
BAT indicates that employment benefits may include:
Annual performance bonuses, subject to eligibility.
Health and life insurance.
Private pension arrangements.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
Employee wellbeing initiatives.
Transportation support, depending on location.
Flexible holiday arrangements.
Family support policies.
Workplace benefits and other location-dependent arrangements.
The availability of specific benefits depends on the position, eligibility requirements and applicable company policies.
How to Apply for BAT Kenya Jobs
Interested applicants should submit their applications online through the official British American Tobacco careers website.
Follow these steps:
Visit the official BAT careers website for Kenya.
Review the advertised vacancies and select the position that matches your qualifications and career interests.
For the internship, look for Intern/Apprentices/Student Worker, Non-Management – Trade Marketing Intern.
For the experienced professional opportunity, select Factory Logistics Manager.
Read the complete job advertisement and follow the application instructions provided on the recruitment platform.
Ensure all submitted information is accurate and complete.
Confirm that your preferred vacancy remains open and check any application deadlines displayed on the official recruitment platform.
The two positions have separate application pages, so applicants should select the correct vacancy before proceeding.
Recruitment safety notice: BAT states that it does not require candidates to pay recruitment fees, transfer money or make purchases during the recruitment process. Verify recruitment communications and avoid individuals requesting payment in exchange for employment opportunities.
Applicants should rely on the official recruitment platform for the latest vacancy details and application requirements.
To apply for this job please visit careers.bat.com.
