Commercial Planning Executive in London

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive because we expect pace and agility, insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

In 2021, pladis proudly opened the doors to our vibrant global hub, the MIU Campus. Located in the heart of Chiswick Park, West London, just a short 5-minute walk from Gunnersbury Station, our campus is nestled within 33 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a welcoming and inspiring environment for all. Chiswick Park is home to both our UK and Global Corporate teams, bringing together diverse teams across the business.

What will this role achieve? pladis is in a fortunate position to have some of the UK & Ireland's most loved and consumed food brands in McVitie's TM, Jaffa, Penguin, Mini Cheddars, Jacob's, Carr's etc. At pladis we believe in growing and stretching our teams. This role will be based in the Commercial Operations function and is focused on developing our pladis portfolio in order to compete to win. As Commercial Planning Executive, you will be working closely with Marketing, Sales, Category and Finance to ensure our commercial calendar is as strong as possible and executed in market flawlessly.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Support in planning and tracking of activity by account and channel against key initiatives such as innovation and marketing campaigns, ensuring that we hit key range windows.
• Ensure customer execution is aligned to key timings such as ATL and BTL support.
• Conduct data analysis using internal/external sources and support on developing insight that consistently drives a winning commercial plan.
• Collate key material for monthly Marketing and Customer execution meetings and follow through actions.
• Work closely with the Commercial Planning manager to ensure our commercial/brand plans are strong and fit to win by customer and channel, working on solutions where the plan can be strengthened.
• Support the Revenue Growth through ensuring execution of the marketing plan through the sales team, tracking delivery vs budget and recommending corrective action where necessary. This includes developing strategies to increase profitable growth through promotions and pack format strategy.
• Track promo guideline execution, and optimise promo return on investment through internal evaluation and review systems.

Bring your experience!

• Continuously looking to improve with a growth mindset.
• Ability to analyse problems, create insight and propose innovative solutions using data sources such as Nielsen, Excel, PowerBi.
• Passion to work cross-functionally to achieve common goals.
• Resilience when faced with setbacks and enthusiasm to achieve.
• Ability to flex approach to ensure effective communication.
• Motivation to drive career and seek experiences to support ambitions.
• Passion and excitement for a career in the food industry.

What will the interview process be?

• Initial screen with Talent Acquisition.
• 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.
• 2nd stage interview – 90 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.
• pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process.

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)– this is the business's annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan.
• Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• 25 days + bank holidays.
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme.
• 1 Volunteering Day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Wellbeing Support.
• Access to great training and development opportunities.

Our Values

• Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
• Positive – We’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.
• Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward.
• Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

Accessibility at Chiswick: Our Chiswick site has step-free access, accessible entrances and lifts between floors to support individuals with mobility needs. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, and where possible to perform key job functions.

Equality and inclusion: pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.