Overview
Regional Public Policy Manager – East Jobs in Kolkata, West Bengal, India at United Breweries Ltd.
Title: Regional Public Policy Manager – East
Company: United Breweries Ltd.
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Job Title – Regional Public Policy Manager – East
Location – Kolkata
Regulatory & Policy Management
- Stay updated on local, state, and national regulations related to the alcohol and beverage industry, with a specific focus on pricing revisions, approvals, and payment policies.
- Develop a deep understanding of State Government pricing policies, excise regulations, and payment frameworks to effectively represent organizational objectives and recommendations before government authorities.
- Monitor changes in regulatory and policy frameworks and assess their impact on business operations and commercial activities.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build, strengthen, and maintain strong working relationships with key government departments and agencies, including State Excise officials, Beverage Corporation representatives, pricing committees, and other regulatory authorities.
- Maintain continuous engagement and open communication with government stakeholders on matters related to pricing, payments, registrations, and other commercial priorities.
- Represent the organization in discussions with government authorities to facilitate timely approvals, issue resolution, and policy alignment.
Pricing & Commercial Operations
- Collaborate closely with the Sales and Corporate Affairs teams to understand government pricing policies and establish robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pricing submissions and approvals.
- Work with cross-functional stakeholders to finalize pricing matters and ensure execution of all required processes and documentation in compliance with State Excise regulations.
- Drive timely registrations and approvals, including brand registrations, label registrations, pricing approvals, and related permissions, in partnership with the Commercial team.
Payment Management & Process Facilitation
- Develop a strong understanding of government payment policies, particularly those related to Beverage Corporations, to effectively track receivables and overdue payments.
- Coordinate with relevant government departments and stakeholders to streamline payment processes and ensure timely settlements.
- Take ownership of following up on pending payments and resolving payment-related issues with government authorities.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, excise regulations, and statutory requirements related to pricing, approvals, and payments.
- Respond to statutory notices and regulatory queries related to pricing and payments in consultation with the Corporate Affairs and Legal teams.
- Support the organization in mitigating regulatory and compliance risks through proactive stakeholder engagement and process governance.
