Commercial Planning Manager

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! We bake the UK's most incredible biscuits. FBC UK was formed by two of the top UK biscuit manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK and employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues. We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader. We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we create a supportive environment for people to thrive. We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Trade Marketing function here at FBC! We are looking for someone to be the focal point within the Commercial department during the BDG/PS Process, according to the timeline received.

Main Responsibilities

• Supports FBC UK in the Strategic Plan (PS) & Budgeting cycle providing all relevant information and analysis.
• Facilitates the definition of Sales plans for Strategic Plan (PS) & Budgeting cycles according to the timeline received.
• Supports the Commercial Team in the coordination of different Departments in the Strategic Plan (PS) / Budget Process.
• Supports TM, RB&P, Sales and Marketing in the definition of volume plan to be proposed for the P&L creation based on the Bottom-up Company Plan.
• Facilitates Yearly Sales Forecast and supports Marketing & Sales into forecast plan definition.
• Facilitates new initiatives presentation by Marketing and Category/Customer Management during S&OP cycle.
• Acts as chairman of the Sales Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings with TM accountability.
• Monitors continuously the market situation to ensure product availability, product freshness and product stock out.
• Identifies promptly anomalous trends and suggests remediation actions together with Sales, CS&L and S&OP.

Key Ingredients for the role:

• Significant experience in a commercial role within an FMCG environment.
• Experience in RGM, Commercial Finance or Sales.
• Extensive knowledge of operating both Branded and Retailer Brand P&L’s.
• Strong understanding of forecast & budget setting processes.
• Advanced data analysis skills.
• Strategic planning & problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and IT skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a good understanding of broader business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Passion for creativity and innovation.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them the means to succeed personally and professionally.