Trade Performance & Planning Specialist

Nestlé; Makati; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Commercial Planning Professional in the Philippines to enable sales execution by driving completeness and practicability of Trade Activities aligned with the category commercial plan.

The role emphasizes defining standards, managing cycle planning, and ensuring timely communication across Field Sales and Category teams. You will lead in evaluating activity effectiveness and driving continuous improvements in tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing trade activities.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience with cycle planning processes and KPIs.
• Ability to communicate results to field and category stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for defining standards on planning and execution measurement for field sales and category.
• Run trade activities within channel capacity standards; assess store and distributor capacity.
• Check accuracy of activity details and KPIs as per Cycle Plan mechanics and objectives.
• Cascade Cycle Plan activities timely to Field Sales recipients and stakeholders.
• Track and report results versus KPIs; integrate field feedback for improvements.
• Lead tool/automation improvements to simplify the Commercial Planning process.
• Set and manage monthly Cycle Plan meetings between Channel and Category; ensure minutes are acted upon.
• Ensure adherence to company principles and policies.

Skills

Planning & execution

Data analysis

Cycle planning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Nestlé is seeking a Commercial Planning Professional in the Philippines to enable sales execution by driving completeness and practicability of Trade Activities aligned with the category commercial plan.

The role emphasizes defining standards, managing cycle planning, and ensuring timely communication across Field Sales and Category teams. You will lead in evaluating activity effectiveness and driving continuous improvements in tools and processes.