Commercial Planning Manager

TL;DR

Commercial Planning Manager (Business Analytics): Managing commercial reporting, sales data analysis, and KPI dashboards for a food production facility with an accent on commercial decision support and cross-departmental coordination. Focus on optimizing reporting processes, analyzing pricing and margins, and supporting customer tenders.

Location: On-site in Manchester, UK

Company

Leading company in the food industry specializing in the production of high-quality food products across Europe.

What you will do

• Produce and maintain commercial reports, sales data, and KPI dashboards.
• Analyze sales, pricing, and margin data to support commercial decision-making.
• Coordinate information flow between Commercial, Planning, Finance, Operations, Technical, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support new product launches and assist with customer tenders and proposals.
• Manage customer documentation and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Identify and implement improvements for reporting and administrative processes.

Requirements

• Qualification in Business, Commercial, or Finance.
• Experience in a commercial support or planning role.
• Proven ability in producing reports and analyzing data.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good analytical and numerical skills with commercial awareness.

Nice to have

• Experience in food manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat hierarchies and value-based corporate culture.
• Fast-track responsibility and talent development based on individual skills.
• Staff sales and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Monthly engagement events.