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