Rustam Israilov

Experience

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  British American Tobacco

  Oct 1995 - Jun 2018

  Main responsibilities:• Owner of Supply Agenda in monthly IBP - S&OP process, aligning strategic and tactical plans each month over a 18-24 month horizon and allocating critical resources to satisfy customers inthe most profitable way.• Factory Leadership team member for the Factory to support delivery of the business results (Cost, Service, Safety and Quality )• Interface with regional centralized supply chain operation for end-to-end planning• Managing escalations and resolving supply related issues from the end-markets. • Review and continuous improvement of Demand and Supply Planning (DSP) processes led to improved forecast accuracy and as result to improved service level by 15%• On-going continuous improvement of the supply chain to optimize Primary and Secondary SC costs and improve service levels. Service level at 99% without any working capital injection.• Optimization of working capital/stock levels in the supply chain - 300K GBP cash impact.• Write-off exposure reduction by 50%, through proper phase-in phase-out planning.• Maintain an effective internal control in the SC function and related areas both internal and external ensuring BAT best practices are applied in all areas of the business (SOX compliance)• For the purpose of adopting and developing global and regional processes and best practices, acting as a member of a cross-business unit SCM community. • Consistent delivery against EHS and process safety objectives, working towards a culture of ‘Zero Accident’. • Accountable for factory production planning. • Identification and coaching of people with potential to grow to ensure a legacy of leaders• Maintain a professional and motivated team, ensuring appropriate training and development to ensure succession for all key positions. • Promote coaching and champion people development, this includes the use of personal coaching, particularly for direct reports Show less • Member of Top Marketing Leadership Team. Commercial strategy setting for business unit in light of future portfolio. Provided direction and support to facilitate investment decision making. • Put in place frameworks and reports to track performance on revenue growth and cost-optimization initiatives and other financial information. Provided recommendation on corrective action to manage shortfalls vis-à-vis targets.• Process design and set-up for E-commerce platform, from product flows to reporting under BAT Vending umbrella, to avoid potential business risks from competition law perspective.• As part of Group transformation, worked very closely with Global SAP project implementation team. Played a key role in decision making and successful project implementation for Swiss end-market, under tight deadlines. Coordinated with different stakeholders’ different topics such as: project deliverables, timings, gaps, training plans, actions, etc.• Member of R2M review project for Austria to assess different market models and portfolio review.• Commercial Finance lead (SPOC – single point of contact) for SAP implementation project • Development and implementation of new Vending acquisition strategy Review of retail Vending contracts, has led to change in remuneration structure and strengthening of BAT market share.• Engagement with Regional and Global Business Controlling teams on key brand launches. Establishing KPIs and performance management dashboards. Show less • Performed fast strategic business analysis that led to pricing decisions to drive revenue growth for Swiss Market. • Led the financial planning and budgeting process for Marketing function, preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget. Financial support for commercial team.• Developed reports and high quality financial analyses for senior management to track performance (volumes, sales, investments) using business analytics tools.• Optimization of marketing spend through resource allocation and ROI analysis • Embedded data driven mindset within Marketing function. Act as Link between business and finance objectives.• Collaborated with Regional Business Controlling team on key brand launches and campaign performance. Established KPI and performance management dashboards and toolboxes development • Prepared financial performance slides for Executive Board on business and campaigns performance. Show less • Business partner for General Functions. Provided support to ensure proper financial governance and control. • Coordinated preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements of quarterly consolidations for 2 group entities, under Swiss GAAP and IFRS. • Project Manager for ‘Bonded warehouse’ project, which has delivered 10mn GBP working capital benefits for the Group. Improved Cash conversion ratio from 85% to 95%. • Roll-out of Cognos TM1 project, enterprise planning solutions for financial planning, budgeting and reporting application. • Reduction in annual reporting leadtime from 9 to 7 working days, without compromising on high-quality reports within tight deadlines. • Prepared benchmarking study analysis for support function costs, as part of BAT Group benchmark analysis, to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness across the enterprise. • Worked with Shared Service centre to improve back-office support and financial services.• Ensured company accounts were maintained to audit standard and acted as a liaison with internal and external auditors. • Risk register maintenance. Monitor the company's risk profile, and report risks to the audit & risk committee. Show less • Improved the operational systems, processes and policies in support of Operations- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. • Played a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. • Conduction of independent risk based audits of the Company’s operational processes. Monitored and review audit staff work and ensure that it is conducted in a professional manner. • Identified, analyzed and evaluated matters of significant weakness constituting a potential risks to the business. Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. • Assisted in the provision of ad-hoc advice on technical and control issues to management. • Provided solutions and recommendations for management to implement that will improve the operational or control environment within the Company. • CAPEX control over capital investment in BAT Uzbekistan. Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager Switzerland & Austria

    Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Head of Commercial Finance and BAT Vending

    May 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Commercial Finance Manager

    Mar 2010 - May 2014

  • Corporate Finance Manager

    Nov 2007 - Feb 2010

  • Operations Finance Manager

    Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Manufacturing controller/Finance Manager / Audit Manager

    Oct 1995 - Jan 2006
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  Philip Morris International

  Nov 2019 - now

  • Program Delivery Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • RRP Supply & Demand Manager

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Demand Planning Manager for Reduced Risk Products - Duty Free

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2022