Job Description

Job Title - Regional Public Policy Manager - East

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Location - Kolkata

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Regulatory & Policy Management

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- 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.
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- Develop a deep understanding of State Government pricing policies, excise regulations, and payment frameworks to effectively represent organizational objectives and recommendations before government authorities.
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- Monitor changes in regulatory and policy frameworks and assess their impact on business operations and commercial activities.
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Government & Stakeholder Engagement

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- Build, strengthen, and maintain solid working relationships with key government departments and agencies, including State Excise officials, Beverage Corporation representatives, pricing committees, and other regulatory authorities.
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- Maintain continuous engagement and open communication with government stakeholders on matters related to pricing, payments, registrations, and other commercial priorities.
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- Represent the organization in discussions with government authorities to facilitate timely approvals, issue resolution, and policy alignment.
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Pricing & Commercial Operations

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- 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.
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- Work with cross-functional stakeholders to finalize pricing matters and ensure execution of all required processes and documentation in compliance with State Excise regulations.
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- Drive timely registrations and approvals, including brand registrations, label registrations, pricing approvals, and related permissions, in partnership with the Commercial team.
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Payment Management & Process Facilitation

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- Develop a strong understanding of government payment policies, particularly those related to Beverage Corporations, to effectively track receivables and overdue payments.
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- Coordinate with relevant government departments and stakeholders to streamline payment processes and ensure timely settlements.
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- Take ownership of following up on pending payments and resolving payment-related issues with government authorities.
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Compliance & Risk Management

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- Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, excise regulations, and statutory requirements related to pricing, approvals, and payments.
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- Respond to statutory notices and regulatory queries related to pricing and payments in consultation with the Corporate Affairs and Legal teams.
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- 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