Commercial Planning Manager

Fox's Burton's Companies; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a key player in the Trade Marketing function! This exciting role focuses on supporting strategic planning and budgeting cycles while facilitating sales forecasts and commercial initiatives. You will be at the heart of the action, collaborating with various departments to ensure success in a dynamic FMCG environment. If you have a passion for creativity and innovation, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact and drive the company towards its goal of market leadership. Embrace the challenge and grow your career with us!

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG commercial roles with strong stakeholder influence.
• Advanced data analysis and strategic planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and budgeting processes with relevant analysis.
• Facilitate sales forecasts and monitor market trends for product availability.

Skills

Commercial role experience

Stakeholder management

Data analysis skills

Strategic planning

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Creativity and innovation

Job description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.

We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.

Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Trade Marketing function here at FBC!

We are looking for someone to be the focal point within the Commercial department during the BDG/PS Process, according to the timeline received.

Main Responsibilities

Key Focus areas will include:

BDG/PS

1. Supports FBC UK in the Strategic Plan (PS) & Budgeting cycle providing all relevant information and analysis
2. Facilitates the definition of Sales plans for Strategic Plan (PS) & Budgeting cycles (Sales Volumes by area, city, etc.) according to the timeline received
3. Supports the Commercial Team in the coordination of different Departments in the Strategic Plan (PS) / Budget Process
4. Supports TM, RB&P, Sales and Marketing in the definition of volume plan to be proposed for the P&L creation based on the Bottom-up Company Plan (also for SAF)

S&OP CYCLE

1. Facilitates Yearly Sales Forecast (e.g. Actively supports Marketing & Sales into forecast plan definition, declination of monthly forecast in weekly plans, etc.)
2. Facilitates new initiatives presentation (new recipes, displays, packaging, co-packing, etc.) by Marketing and Category/Customer Management during S&OP cycle
3. Facilitates commercial initiatives sharing and relative impacts on volumes (commercial agreements, promo, merchandising)
4. Acts as chairman of the Sales Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings with TM accountability
5. Discusses possible plan(s) adjustments with Sales Team
6. Monitors continuously the market situation to ensure product availability, product freshness and product stock out
7. Identifies promptly anomalous trends and suggests remediation actions together with Sales, CS&L and S&OP

Key Ingredients for the role:

1. Significant experience in a commercial role within an FMCG environment, with a proven ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders.
2. Experience in RGM, Commercial Finance or Sales
3. Extensive knowledge of operating both Branded and Retailer Brand P&L’s & proficient in managing both Volume & Value forecasts
4. Strong understanding of forecast & budget setting processes
5. Advanced data analysis skills
6. Strategic planning & problem-solving skills
7. Strong analytical and IT skills.
8. High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
9. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
10. Self-motivated with a good understanding of broader business needs
11. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
12. Passion for creativity and innovation.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.