Commercial Planning Manager - Foods

The Opportunity

Join the world’s largest food and beverage company but more importantly, a purpose-led business committed to enhancing quality of life and shaping a healthier future.

Nestlé NZ is looking for an experienced Commercial Planning Manager to join our Foods teams in Parnell, Auckland. 

A day in the life…

As the Commercial Planning Manager, you will report to our Country Business Lead- Foods and you will be responsible for driving the Monthly Business Planning process to ensure the delivery of quality business plans that meet our Business Unit (BU) targets.

You will collaborate with all support functions, particularly decision support, to provide financial guidance and assistance to support decision-making.

In addition, you will support the implementation of governance principles and internal controls and drive the delivery of Finance and Control policy and guidelines.

 
•    Lead the commercial planning agenda partnering with teams across Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply Chain.
•    Lead Monthly Business Process (MBP) & Demand Forecast Management and Accuracy
•    Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes and ways of working to enhance planning effectiveness.
•    Lead sales gap management plans to close Category and Sales gaps to target.
•    Daily and weekly sales reporting providing a view of current & future performance.
•    Partner with senior stakeholders to influence decisions and shape category growth strategies.
•    Balance short-term delivery with long-term capability building across the business.
•    Identify and unlock smart pricing & growth opportunities through Quarterly Investment Reviews (QIR’s )

What will make you successful…

 
•    You possess strong commercial insight within an FMCG environment and have a proven capacity to effectively deliver results while exceeding expectations. 
•    You will be a natural collaborator with a strong proactive mind-set and be able to influence those around you to drive your account growth.
•    You will have excellent presentation and effective communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to achieve beneficial commercial outcomes. 
•    Tertiary qualified in Business, Finance, Commerce, or related fields.
•    High level of computer literacy and analytical horsepower. 
•    Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, scenario planning, data analysis, forecasting and translating complex data into actionable business insights.
 

Full New Zealand working rights and applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
• Hybrid working model
• Company contributions to KiwiSaver
• Life & Income Protection Insurance for KiwiSaver
• Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
• Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
• Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships including access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave
• Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners
• Strong track record of internal progression, with access to succession planning programs, talent development initiatives and future leadership opportunities across New Zealand, Australia and the wider Nestlé network

OUR STORY 

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day. 

Be a force for good. 

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé | Welcome | Get In Touch New Zealand (nestle.co.nz) 

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