Sales Planning Manager - Consumer Brands - Schwan's Company

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!







We are expanding our Sales Planning Team within our Consumer Brands Business and are looking to hire several Sales Planning Managers. These positions will work collaboratively with field sales teams, revenue growth management, and demand teams to deliver consistent and aligned sales strategies. The Sales Planning Managers will prepare sales forecasts, track performance metrics, and identify opportunities for sales growth. These roles require strong cross-functional collaboration, while championing the needs of the customer through category and consumer insights, trade strategies, and accurate forecasting.







Responsibilities:





+ Partner with Trade Operations and Field Sales teams to develop annual promotional plans to influence demand



+ Provide monthly updates on sales performance utilizing data analytics tools to National Account Managers and Sales Directors



+ Lead monthly demand and supply reviews for assigned customers



+ Assess results after the fact to determine impact and effectiveness of trade and customer marketing programs.



+ Partner with Demand Planning to revise forecast based on retail sales performance trends



+ Identify opportunities and revise projections to bring recommendations to leadership



+ Help determine with analytics where to play, how to win, and the right GOTM strategy









Qualifications:





+ Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a role involving sales forecasting and data analytics



+ Involvement in customer annual planning process.



+ Project management experience balancing multiple priorities.





Preferred Qualifications:





+ Consumer Package Good Industry ideal.



+ Experience with analytics including financial analytics preferred.



+ Experience involving managing strategic and tactical trade plans.









Compensation and Benefits:







The base salary range for this position is $82,000 – $136,000 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.



The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.






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