Ferrero · 1 day ago
Cross-Brand Commercial Planner
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expFerrero is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, and they are seeking a Cross-Brand Commercial Planner. In this role, you will manage key tentpole forecasts and collaborate with various teams to drive process improvements and develop allocation strategies that impact business decisions.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Collaboration with Sales on frozen forecast generation for fully enriched tentpole display programs/activations
Strategic management of Supply Constraints via alignment with Sales Leadership
Ad hoc reporting and analysis including trend review, forecast accuracy, risk assessment, and identification of closeout opportunities
A collaborative partnership with Demand and Supply Planning is critical to the success of this role as the Sales Forecast Analyst will present the Sales POV to influence the demand plan with the Demand and Supply Planning leads
Understand lead times on everyday and display items
Anticipate demand fluctuations as they impact the supply plan – distribution changes, consumption trends, promotions, and customer inventory position
Lead KAM/NAM calls across accounts to review shipment trends as compared to field forecast. Provide recommendations on forecast adjustments where applicable. Secure the customer level point of view inclusive of drivers and drainers bridging from LY to current forecast
Understand bottoms up item level forecasts and review at topline in comparison with shipment and consumption trends
Tentpole activations and promotional activity
Customer specific activations and distribution changes
Brand strategy and innovation
Developing sales forecast inputs at the topline as well as at multiple sales channel levels using SAP BI/BW, Advanced Excel, and PowerBI to ensure the organization meets financial and sales budgets for fiscal year period
Reviewing historical sales trends and research demand drivers using Power BI to target better forecast accuracy, develop processes to monitor and manage inventory levels, and execute promotional strategies
Partnering with Trade Promotion Management & Revenue Management Team to analyze promotional plans and activation timing
Performing forecast evolution analysis in conjunction with various metrics such as trends and seasonality to identify operational (short term) demand risks and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
3-5 years of progressive experience in Merchandise Planning, Consumption Forecasting, or Demand Planning (CPG Preferred)
Advanced Excel skills
Comfort and ability to navigate interaction with Senior Leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Develops and maintains positive cross-functional relationships
Solutions oriented
Effective time management; maximizes productivity to meet critical check-points
Company
Ferrero
Ferrero is a confectionary manufacturer known for Tic-Tacs, Nutella, Kinder, and their Pralines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1B2023-06-06Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Lapo Civiletti
CEO
Recent News
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