Position Title:  Manager ITP CCA

Illicit Trade Prevention (ITP) MANAGER:

Be a part of a revolutionary change.

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’ve transformed our business and are building our future on one clear purpose—to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. 

Our Corporate Affairs team has a vital role to play—bringing facts and science to the fore, provoking honest and pragmatic conversations, and shaping important decisions within one of the world’s most regulated industries. Change on such a scale requires people to think differently and you can be part of this by engaging with a variety of stakeholders to deliver our vision of a smoke-free future. 

Join us and you can be part of a societal change, working in a team operating in a complex environment. It’s highly rewarding and offers scope to develop your skills and career.

This role serves as the strategic lead for Illicit Trade Prevention (ITP) across the CCA cluster, ensuring the protection of PMI's products, brands, and supply chain integrity against smuggling, counterfeiting, and other forms of illicit trade through active engagement and collaboration with public and private entities. The Manager ITP CCA acts as the primary interface between ITP Operations, Commercial, Legal, External Affairs, and Law Enforcement stakeholders in the region, driving compliance, risk mitigation, and intelligence-led strategies to safeguard PMI's business and contribute to a smoke-free future.

Your ‘day to day’

• Develop and execute the ITP strategy for CCA, aligned with regional (LAC) and global ITP objectives, business priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments across CCA markets to identify vulnerabilities in the supply chain, distribution channels, and market dynamics.
• Monitor illicit trade trends, modus operandi, and emerging threats specific to the CCA region (smuggling, counterfeiting, illicit whites).
• Lead volume tracking and sales analysis to identify anomalies, trends, and potential risks impacting supply chain integrity and commercial performance.
• Drive initiatives that enhance transparency, traceability, and product authentication across commercial and ITP workflows in CCA markets.
• Support the creation of comprehensive intelligence packages and tailored reports for internal stakeholders and external law enforcement agencies.
• Map and analyze changing modus operandi of illicit actors to support disruption strategies and inform business decisions.
• Build and maintain strong public-private partnerships with law enforcement agencies, customs authorities, government bodies, and industry organizations across CCA countries.
• Support external engagement initiatives that position PMI as a credible partner in the fight against illicit trade in the region.
• Develop and deliver actionable reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders, highlighting compliance risks, market intelligence, and commercial performance indicators.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, International Relations, or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years in the tobacco industry, FMCG, or similarly regulated sector, with strong exposure to commercial operations, supply chain, compliance, or law enforcement.
• Experience in anti-illicit trade initiatives, volume control, brand protection, or regulatory compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong network-building capabilities with law enforcement and government stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the CCA region as required.
• Ability to connect regional insights with global ITP objectives and translate them into actionable plans.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions (Commercial, Legal, External Affairs, Law Enforcement).
• Ability to assess and prioritize risks in a dynamic, multi-market environment.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US 

 At PMI, you can be part of a global organization with a rich heritage, strong global brands, and an exciting future.  

• You’ll find a remarkably broad, multinational organization that operates at pace, with a structure that encourages open and honest communication, and an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect and collaboration.  
• It’s an incredibly exciting time to be part of our team: We’re reimagining what our industry will look like in the future by offering adult smokers scientifically substantiated better alternatives to cigarettes.  

• We continually set ourselves new challenges and push boundaries to achieve them. It’s an atmosphere where you can build strong working relationships at every level, drawing on the support and expertise of others while being confident in making your own decisions.  

• Our growth-mindset culture enables you to be innovative and take calculated risks, learning from setbacks and moving forward.  

• Joining our Corporate Affairs team is your opportunity to test yourself, as you’ll be working with the best in the business. 

• It’s an environment where, as part of our team, you can have a fundamental impact on our business, adult smokers, and society at large. 

Join us and play your part in delivering a smoke-free world.