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Business Planning Analyst
FMCG
South East
Permanent
Updated August 12, 2008
Reporting into the Business Planning Manager, this role is to provide Analysis and Insight to assist and influence the commercial process. You will be providing the business with objective overviews to Customer Plans and in-depth Promotional Analysis at a brand and customer level.
Your main objectives will to affect strategic decision making with meaningful and insightful analysis of market and sales data. You will add value to the decision making process by supporting the sales and marketing teams, as well as leading commercial decisions with the Business Planning Manager.
Key parts of your role will be:
• Reporting of sales movements and management of promotional calendar
• Developing and managing tools to manage promotional effectiveness and distribution levels
• Monthly presentation of Promotion findings and making recommendations on future activity
You will play an active role in the support of Customer focused planning, providing Analysis and recommendations to the business. In order to do this you will develop close working relationships with the UK Account Managers, Financial PlanningManagers and Channel Managers.
Who we're looking for
You will be an analyst with the ability to work under their own initiative and to tight deadlines within a commercial environment. You will have a good understanding of Business Analysis with and understanding of Financial Planning and Analysis preferable. You will have the ability to present the results to key stakeholders both internally and externally.
Your key skills will be:
• Utilise complex data and information sources for analysis, interpretation and recommendations
• Apply market research techniques and data analysis skills to solve complex business problems
• Understand consumer, customer and competitive dynamics and initiate analysis projects to uncover business drivers
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and within budget
• Comfortable dealing with Brand and Commercial teams in sales and marketing.
Key to your success in this role will be your ability to derive meaningful insights and present them to managers within the company. You will need to be comfortable doing this and confident in your analysis skills.
About our client
Gallo Family Vineyards are one of the leading wine producers in the world. They operate in more than 120 countries with their portfolio of products and brands including the Gallo Family Vineyards range, Turning Leaf and Carlo Rossi.
Their range of brands are sold through all market channels covering both mainstream and premium wines. As a family-owned company, they put a high importance on the ability of their staff to add real value to their business. A true global player, they are leaders in most of their markets and looking for further growth in developing markets.
The company is enjoying significant growth and market success and can offer excellent career prospects both in the UK and globally.
What's on offer
Good basic salary + benefits.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 1932 264 000.
Job Ref: 12955920
Your application will be sent to Simon Slevin.
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