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At Upfield our purpose is clear: we make people healthier and happier with nutritious and delicious, natural, plant-based products that are good for you, our planet; and with packaging that's free from plastic. In the USA, we've got iconic brands like Country Crock and I Cant believe it's not butter, and worldwide brands like Rama and Blue Band, that people know and love. We have been a trusted category leader worldwide since 1871 and yet we feel like we're only just getting started.
Performance, Passion and Care define who we are as a company, how we work every day, and the responsibility we feel toward our Associates, our consumers, our business partners, and our world.
We have big ambitions to grow this business and we want to attract the right people – those that love what they do, thrive on responsibility and are looking for career defining opportunities. We work in Insurgent Culture with a talented and hungry team, demonstrating Unconditional Delivery Mindset each day. We act like owners, pick up the phone & get it done!
Hybrid- 2x per week
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Associate Planning Manager (APM) position to develop and deliver the tools necessary to support the Spreads category. This will include developing category and brand plans for profitable growth with existing customers while also creating a plan to expand distribution in the US. The APM is responsible for collaborating with the business team to develop a pricing and promo strategy that complements the overall growth plan. Additionally, the APM will lead the Sales & Operation Planning process (S&OP) with the cross functional team. This person will liaise between the field teams and the HQ business.
Responsibilities
- Develop & deliver materials needed for the annual integrated business planning.
- Lead field team communication with customer centric/actionable information
- Provide customer insight to the headquarter cross functional business team.
- Drive the category volume/merchandising plan development process with brand, supply chain & field teams.
- Deep understanding of customer plans, issues, and opportunities.
- Manage and track everyday pricing, promotional activity, and competition.
- Drive trade investment effectiveness and efficiency.
- Create strategies and plans that enhance brand plans with customers.
- Develop & deliver materials needed for the annual integrated business planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Food Consumer Products experience is necessary
- Experience working in a HQ environment, field sales office, or both
- Strong Business Development, Trade Marketing, and Analytical skills.
- Must be skilled in verbal and written communications.
- Must be able to effectively relate with multiple levels of management, internally and externally.
- Must be results oriented with a strong focus on value creation.
- Must have strong relationship building and management skills.
- Expert with Excel and PowerPoint. And Working knowledge of POS Reporting systems (Nielsen, IRI, and Customer-Specific) and Sales Planning Systems.
- Willing to travel as needed.
If you are a highly organized and like a fast past team, have a passion for delivering successful projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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