Planning Manager- RGM

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages is seeking a results-driven RGM leader to drive revenue growth by applying the five RGM principles across regional channels. The role supports planning, pricing, and performance management on a nationwide scale, collaborating with GM, commercial, and finance teams.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with MBA preferred and 3–5 years of experience in consumer goods. This is a full-time role open to candidates at Liberty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other graduate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience, preferably in the consumer goods/beverages (CPG) industry.
• Business management experience across multiple products and channels – e.g., Retail, Food Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and performance management of annual business plan for Hyper Mass, Drug/Value, & CR channels by GM & Region.
• Monitor business performance and develop contingencies to close gaps.
• Own forecast inputs for mid-range volume and pricing for field sales and channels.
• Collaborate with retail sales teams, field sales, and category & channel teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

At Liberty Coca‑Cola Beverages LLC, we’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant communities we serve; where every associate feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in them through a culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 401K and more), and a focus on learning and advancement, we empower our teams to lead with courage, drive results, and foster success. Join a company where you can help us refresh and celebrate the moments of today while creating the possibilities of tomorrow.

About the Role

Drive Revenue growth within Liberty through leadership, stewardship, and execution of the five (5) principles of RGM capabilities to the front line.

This role can be based at any Liberty location.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and performance management of annual business plan for Hyper Mass, Drug/Value, & CR channels by GM & Region. Ensure strong partnership with GM, commercial & finance organizations.
• Monitor business performance for gaps versus plan and lead development of contingencies/solves for GMs; understand external and competitive category performance to inform decisions.
• Ownership of forecast inputs for mid-range (3 month to full year) volume & pricing against field sales customer & channel base for inclusion in Craft
• Collaborate with retail sales teams, field sales, and category & channel teams to ensure plans with overall Retail Sales Organization Strategy
• Support GM leadership with cascading goals and setting regional level price waterfall levers (e.g., Customer Market Agreements, Segmented Pricing, GTM Funds)
• Develop Price Strategy of Trade Letters & promotional calendar for channels & local key accounts driven by TPO insights.
• Manage closed loop approval process of economic analysis (EA) and investment return form (IRF) requests.
• Participate in various sub committees (e.g., OPC, customer CCT’s, ARTM)
• Lead evaluation of sources of growth (SOG), innovation launches, acceleration of the strategic route to market (RTE). Provide ongoing ad hoc analytical support on key projects
• Provide key account analytical support (e.g., Nielsen, customer scan data) for development of weekly routines. Lead actions to close any identified gaps to plan.
• Create a culture that drives the 5 RGM core principles, specific to region and channels
• Lead RGM capability trainings across key account and frontline sales teams.
• Present business results and post analysis opportunities to leadership teams to capture the collective genius.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
• MBA or other graduate degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years’ experience, preferably in the consumer goods/beverages (CPG) industry
• Business management experience across multiple products and channels – e.g., Retail, Food Service required
• Experience in building and monitoring annual business plans preferred