Job DetailsPosition Type: Full TimeCOMMERCIAL PLANNING DIRECTOR
The Commercial Planning Director leads the development and execution of the integrated commercial planning process, translating business strategy into actionable growth plans that align suppliers, customers, sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain. This role is responsible for driving portfolio, customer, channel, pricing, promotion, and demand planning strategies while ensuring cross-functional alignment through the S&OP process to deliver sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute business development strategies, increase market share, and enhance brand awareness and equity in the USA market.
Your responsibilities will be
Lead the annual and quarterly commercial planning process, ensuring alignment between corporate objectives, supplier strategies, customer priorities, and market opportunities.
Develop integrated growth plans by customer, channel, category, and brand, including sales targets, promotional investments, pricing strategies, and innovation initiatives.
Own the commercial calendar and planning cadence, coordinating key business reviews, forecasting cycles, and cross-functional planning activities.
Partner with Brand Management, Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to create a consensus demand plan and support effective S&OP decision-making.
Identify growth opportunities through market analysis, customer insights, portfolio optimization, and commercial performance assessments.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business performance, forecast accuracy, promotional effectiveness, market share, and profitability.
Lead scenario planning and risk assessments to proactively address supply constraints, market changes, and business opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement of commercial planning capabilities, tools, processes, and analytics to enhance decision quality and organizational effectiveness.
Strengthen collaboration with strategic suppliers and retail partners by translating joint business objectives into actionable commercial plans.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience as a Commercial Planning Manager, Brand Manager or a similar role in the CPG industry.
In-depth knowledge of the consumer packaged goods industry, market trends, and competitive landscape.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving targets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze market data, brand performance, and derive actionable insights.
Experience in S&OP and Demand Planning process.
Self-motivated and result-oriented, with the ability to work independently and in a team.
Bilingual proficiency (English & Spanish)
Physical demands
In the course of their duties, the employee is regularly expected to handle and transport objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The performance of these duties frequently involves sitting, utilizing hands for tactile activities such as touching, handling, or feeling objects, and reaching with hands and arms. Verbal communication and auditory reception are also integral aspects of this role.
The position occasionally requires the employee to stand, walk, maintain balance, and perform actions such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The working environment typically presents a moderate noise level.
As per U.S. disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. All employees are expected to respect and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
Our work environment
We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, plans and culture.
The noise level is usually moderate. Working hours are from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Our benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
Retirement savings plan.
Professional development opportunities.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
Life insurance.
Paid Holidays.