Elton Bardt

Senior Blender - Combustibles Blending @BAT

Southampton, GB

Currently leading a global transformation program focused on simplifying and optimizing the blend portfolio for combustible products. This initiative is designed to enhance product competitiveness, reduce costs, and improve supply chain sustainability across diverse markets.Key responsibilities and achievements:Global Strategy Execution: Spearheading the development and deployment of a simplified global blend portfolio, unlocking over 50% blend complexity reduction and delivering £100M in cost savings over two years.Cross-Functional Leadership: Driving alignment across global and local teams—including R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Marketing—to ensure seamless execution and stakeholder buy-in.Process & Systems Optimization: Leading initiatives to eliminate losses through process redesign and system improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.Consumer-Centric Innovation: Collaborating with the global sensory team to develop a predictive methodology that identifies consumer noticeability risks, significantly reducing the need for traditional consumer research.Sustainable Impact: Ensuring blend changes are ESG-aligned, with no consumer complaints reported post-simplification.Key Skills: Product Strategy | Stakeholder Management | Product Costing | Big Data Analysis | Manufacturing Troubleshooting | Multicultural Collaboration | Cross-Functional Engagement | Blend Development