JUNIOR ON PREMISE INVESTMENT MANAGER

Asahi Breweries Europe Group is a leading brewing company with 128 years of heritage, offering premium brands like Pilsner Urquell and Asahi Super Dry across CEE.

Ursus Breweries is the largest beer producer in Romania. The brands in the Ursus Breweries portfolio are: URSUS, Timișoreana, Ciucaș, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Kozel, Azuga, Pilsner Urquell, Asahi Super Dry. Ursus Breweries currently owns 3 breweries in Brasov, Buzau and Timisoara and a mini-brewery in Cluj-Napoca. Ursus Breweries is part of Asahi Europe & International. For more information about the company and its programs, please visit: www.ursus-breweries.ro and www.desprealcool.ro.

Ursus is made with people, and we care about our people!

Role Overview:

Ensure visibility, communication, and proper execution of the plan against the set target through monitoring and management of external and internal collaborators. Ensure transparency and support for decision-making regarding the execution of various types of investments (CAPEX, CODB, FB) at the national level as well as regionally and for top clients. Contribute to increasing the visibility and performance of brands by monitoring the efficiency of allocated resources.

Responsibilities:

Reporting and analysis of the efficiency of Pub Inv & CAPEX & CODB resources to deliver growth objectives in the channel:

• Prepare, analyze, and send budget reports to the manager, signal discrepancies and issues, and communicate suggestions regarding actions to be taken;
• Analyze the use of budgets and ensure they are used according to the communicated plan;
• Conduct monthly and quarterly analyses for outlets with investments and propose corrective actions when necessary to achieve set objectives.

Monitor the allocation and implementation of resources in the channel versus the plan:

• Prepare, analyze, and send budget reports to the manager, signal discrepancies and issues, and communicate suggestions regarding actions to be taken;
• Monitor the allocation and implementation of materials versus investment strategy and agreed plan, including implementation time;
• Monitor material stocks, signal deviations, and propose corrective solutions;
• Facilitate and coordinate the data/insights collection process.

Facilitate and coordinate the data/insights collection process:

• Gather market information and/or insights and send them to the ON Investment Manager to be incorporated into the strategic investment plan per brand;
• Collect information regarding market opportunities in the on-trade channel Input in the construction of the annual CAPEX budget following complete and concrete market analyses, trends, and potential gaps versus competitors and the market.

Manage the relationship with stakeholders regarding interdepartmental communication related to the ON premise channel:

• Aggregate the monthly activity calendar in the channel based on input from the Channel Manager;
• Provide ad-hoc presentations and analyses of activities and performance in the channel;
• Place PO orders for services and receive POSM and service invoices. 

Work efficiently with internal and external interfaces to deliver mutually beneficial business solutions: 

• Develop long-term partnership relationships with material agencies Communicate information to business functions/departments;
• Participate in interdepartmental projects.

Requirements:

• Higher education, preferably in finance;
• Analytical skills, capable of working with numbers and databases;
• 3+ years of experience in sales, trade marketing, or marketing Minimum 2+ years of experience in finance;
• Experience in relationship management;
• Solid competencies in Microsoft Office Intermediate level of English.

What we offer:

• Working for the Beer Industry Leader, where the passion for what we do, the friendships we develop and the growth opportunities we have are the main ingredients of our success
• Comprehensive Medical Subscription: Health coverage to keep you in good shape.
• Life Insurance: Peace of mind with a secure life insurance plan.
• Bonus for special events: Additional incentives for special life events.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: Reward for your contributions with an engaging bonus program.
• Access to Benefit Platform: A wide range of perks that you can tailor flexibly to your needs.
• Extensive Training & Development: Grow your skills with various training sessions and development programs.
• Wellbeing programs: Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Monthly beer quota

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, beliefs, citizenship, or national origin.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.