Commercial Planning Manager (m/f/d)

OSI Europe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff sales

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Monthly engagement events

Job summary

OSI Europe is seeking a Commercial Planning Manager to support the Commercial Team with daily administration, reporting, and data analysis. You will prepare presentations, pricing data and KPI dashboards to inform commercial decisions.

The role requires a business, commercial or finance qualification, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset. Experience in food manufacturing is desirable.

Qualifications

• Business, Commercial or Finance qualification.
• Experience in a commercial support or planning role.
• Experience producing reports and analysing data.
• Food manufacturing experience (desirable).
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with good analytical and numerical ability.
• Understanding of commercial reporting and KPIs.
• Customer focused and proactive.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial Team.
• Produce and maintain commercial reports, sales data and KPI dashboards.
• Prepare presentations, customer meeting packs and commercial decks.
• Analyse sales, pricing and margin data to support commercial decision making.
• Maintain customer price lists, product information and commercial databases.
• Support forecasting, promotional planning and customer reviews.
• Coordinate information between Commercial, Planning, Finance, Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage customer documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Support new product launches by coordinating commercial information across departments.
• Assist with customer tenders, quotations and commercial proposals.
• Monitor customer performance against agreed KPIs and highlight trends or issues.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by the Commercial Director.
• Support preparation for customer meetings by gathering relevant business data.
• Respond to customer and internal enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, administration and commercial processes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical ability

Reporting

Data analysis

Education

Business, Commercial or Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About OSI

OSI Europe is a leading company in the food industry, specializing in the production of high-quality food products. With several production sites in Europe and a global distribution network, we offer first‑class solutions for customers worldwide. We place great emphasis on quality, safety and sustainability in all production processes to ensure the highest standards. Through continuous innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction, OSI Europe has established as a trusted partner in the food industry.

About OSI

OSI Europe is a leading company in the food industry, specializing in the production of high-quality food products. With several production sites in Europe and a global distribution network, we offer first‑class solutions for customers worldwide. We place great emphasis on quality, safety and sustainability in all production processes to ensure the highest standards. Through continuous innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction, OSI Europe has established as a trusted partner in the food industry.

Commercial Planning Manager (m/f/d) with a salary up to £40,000.

What your job includes

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Commercial Team.
• Produce and maintain commercial reports, sales data and KPI dashboards.
• Prepare presentations, customer meeting packs and commercial decks.
• Analyse sales, pricing and margin data to support commercial decision making.
• Maintain customer price lists, product information and commercial databases.
• Support forecasting, promotional planning and customer reviews.
• Coordinate information between Commercial, Planning, Finance, Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams.
• Manage customer documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Support new product launches by coordinating commercial information across departments.
• Assist with customer tenders, quotations and commercial proposals.
• Monitor customer performance against agreed KPIs and highlight trends or issues.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by the Commercial Director.
• Support preparation for customer meetings by gathering relevant business data.
• Respond to customer and internal enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, administration and commercial processes.
• Ensure all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with company procedures.

What we expect from you

• Business, Commercial or Finance qualification
• Experience in a commercial support or planning role
• Experience producing reports and analysing data
• Food manufacturing experience (desirable)
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and communication skills
• Commercial awareness with good analytical and numerical ability
• Understanding of commercial reporting and KPIs
• Customer focused and proactive
• Flexible and adaptable
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload

What we offer you

We are a company with flat hierarchies, value‑based corporate culture and a pronounced customer orientation in a special market. We know that the commitment of our employees is the basis of our success. We therefore support you by quickly giving you responsibility and developing you according to your talents.

Other Benefits

• Staff sales
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On‑site parking
• Monthly engagement events