Manager- Commercial planning and Performance

AB InBev India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev India is seeking a data-driven leader to own the Commercial Performance Planning and Revenue Growth Management agenda. You will drive strategic planning, forecasting, pricing, and portfolio optimization to deliver profitable growth and strong performance metrics across volumes and market share.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA and has 2-4 years in related roles, with demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and a strong owner mindset. Join a dynamic, growth-focused team in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred; engineering/economics/statistics/finance or related discipline considered
• 2-4 years in Commercial Excellence, Revenue Growth Management, Strategy, Finance or Planning roles
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and transformation experience
• Experience in pricing, forecasting, analytics and commercial performance management
• Owner mindset with high accountability and bias for action

Responsibilities

• Lead annual commercial planning, forecasting and business performance routines.
• Own commercial KPI governance across volume, revenue, market share, profitability and productivity.
• Drive pricing strategy, price-pack architecture and revenue realization initiatives.
• Lead portfolio, channel and mix optimization to maximize profitable growth.
• Develop insight-led recommendations using advanced analytics and market intelligence.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain leadership teams.
• Drive trade investment effectiveness and ROI tracking.
• Lead strategic projects, transformation initiatives and capability building.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Pricing strategy

Forecasting

Education

MBA

Engineering/Economics/Statistics/Finance

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger.

Being the best beer company starts with finding the best people. While we have big brands, we have bigger opportunities as well. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with colleagues, resources, and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Role Purpose

Lead the Commercial Performance Planning and Revenue Growth Management agenda for AB InBev India, driving profitable growth through strategic planning, forecasting, pricing, portfolio optimization, performance management and advanced analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual commercial planning, forecasting and business performance routines.
• Own commercial KPI governance across volume, revenue, market share, profitability and productivity
• Drive pricing strategy, price-pack architecture and revenue realization initiatives.
• Lead portfolio, channel and mix optimization to maximize profitable growth.
• Develop insight-led recommendations using advanced analytics and market intelligence.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain leadership teams.
• Drive trade investment effectiveness and ROI tracking.
• Lead strategic projects, transformation initiatives and capability building.

Key Performance Indicators

• Net Revenue Growth
• Gross Margin Improvement
• Forecast Accuracy
• Market Share Growth
• Trade Investment ROI
• Commercial Productivity Metrics
• Business Review Governance Adherence

Key Interactions

• Marketing & Brand Teams
• Finance & FP&A
• Supply Chain & Demand Planning
• Zone/Regional Commercial Teams
• Global RGM & Commercial Excellence Teams

Educational Qualifications

• MBA from a premier institute preferred
• Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Finance or related discipline

Professional Experience

• 2-4 years in Commercial Excellence, Revenue Growth Management, Strategy, Finance or Planning roles
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional projects and business transformation
• Experience in pricing, forecasting, analytics and commercial performance management
• Owner mindset with high accountability
• Obsession for continuous improvement and simplification
• Strong stakeholder influencing capability
• Bias for action and results
• Curiosity, learning agility and problem-solving excellence
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style