Position Title:  Tobacco Specialist

Date:  Feb 23, 2026
Requisition ID:  22941
Work Location: 

Izmir, TR, 35860

PMI wants to work with the best talent available. Our diverse workforce of around 73,500 people speaks more than 80 languages. Our priority is to attract, support, and retain individuals from across the planet – no matter their age, gender, religion, or disability. Our people are our greatest strength, and we're proud of our culture of openness and respect. We believe that this is a big part of what makes PMI such a great place to work. Are you someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, taking ownership, and delivering results?

 

Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future?

 

Apply now for the position of ‘Tobacco Specialist’ in Product Development organization.

 

In this role, you will plan, establish, and coordinate leaf tobacco activities, working closely with passionate experts across functions to drive product excellence.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

 

As part of the team, you will:

 

  • Plan, establish, and coordinate blend recipe maintenance activities for production, including stock positioning, inventory optimization, and waste reduction
  • Predict, analyse, and control chemical trends of tobacco components in line with PMI specifications
  • Manage tobacco inventories in an efficient and optimal manner, aligned with market and production demands
  • Prepare and submit required periodic reports to government authorities related to tobacco
  • Ensure full compliance with PMI specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects related to product and process enhancements
  • Apply and actively promote a “zero-loss” mindset in all job activities
  • Use Excel and Power BI to analyse trends, forecast impacts, and improve operational efficiency
  • Consistently apply lean working standards across daily operations

 

What We’re Looking For

 

This role could be a great fit if you recognize yourself in the profile below:

 

You:

 

  • Hold a university degree (Tobacco Technology Engineering is highly preferred)
  • Bring minimum 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, or Supply Chain
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Possess strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously
  • Are confident working in multinational, cross-functional environments
  • Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools is a strong advantage; experience with SAP is an asset
  • Show a structured, analytical, and hands-on working style, with strong stakeholder management capabilities
  • Are collaborative, customer-oriented, quick to learn, and a true team player

 

Why Join Us?

 

You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with a competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.

Our company offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world.

 

One more thing: at Philip Morris we see equal pay for equal work between woman and men as the baseline standard for equality. Our good intentions do match our practices as we achieved the Global Equal Salary Certification. Moreover, we invest in creating a diverse workforce & a culture based on personal and career development, both on local as well as international level.

 

How does this sound? If you are interested, go ahead and apply!