Cycle Planning Manager

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Reporting to: Trade and Commercial Planning Director

Duty Post: Market Head Office, Taguig

Application Duration: To be advised

TA POC: Jojo Robines, Talent Attraction Expert

Cycle Planning Manager

As the Cycle Planning Manager, you are responsible for leading the operational planning cycles within the assigned region and/or channel. You will consolidate inputs from Trade Marketing, Distribution, Training, and Capacity Planning to develop robust, data-driven cycle plans that translate market strategic objectives into calendar of activities and ensure successful execution at the point of sale (POS).

What will you do:

1) High Level Area Planning

• Translate market A&SP objectives into strategic executional plan per branch and territory
• Lead the creation of calendar of activities per branch and/or channel with wider M&S

2) Cycle Planning

• Lead the end-to-end cycle planning process within the assigned region and/or channel (including cycle brief preparation, chairing of cross-functional cycle submission meeting, cycle KPI definition, cycle plan communication, overseeing cycle implementation) to ensure strategic direction is reflected in each cycle’s operational activities
• Ensure activities in the cycle are prioritized and aligned with wider M&S to ensure optimal use of Field Sales resource
• Develop comprehensive cycle briefs outlining objectives, programs, tools, and timelines
• Project manage all requirements to ensure a successful execution of a cycle plan (e.g. merchandising materials delivery, presentation, selling tools)

3) Capacity Management

• Define optimal resource allocation for assigned region and/or channel matching the cycle requirements with available routes and working days of a particular cycle.
• Ensure the appropriate time allocated per activity in each call type are understood by Sales Force

4) Cycle Implementation and Review

• Cascade cycle briefing to all CBU Stakeholders (ACSMs, FMZMs, RTM, FFCG, RFM, P&C BP).
• Work with Sales Planning & Analysis team to analyze performance and learnings from previous cycles and recommend refinements to cycle plans based on data and stakeholder feedback
• Ensure that bottom-up salesforce input is systematically gathered and reflected in the review process

Who are we looking for:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance or any related field

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales planning, cycle planning or any other Sales/Field Force management roles, preferably with multinational FMCG.

Functional Skills:

• Cycle Planning
• Understanding of Field Sales Operations
• Company and Business Knowledge
• Data Analysis
• Sales Planning
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Project management skills

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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