Commercial Operations Manager - Burton Latimer in Ailsworth

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong, where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Closing date: 28th July 2026

Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process

Working pattern: You'll spend three days a week in the office, creating great opportunities to collaborate, strengthen team connections and build high-impact working relationships face to face. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process; just let us know how we can support you.

Weetabix is on an exciting growth journey, and many of the opportunities we are recruiting for are newly created roles. These positions reflect our investment in people, capabilities and innovation as we continue to build for the future.

The Recipe (About the Role)

As Commercial Operations Manager, you will own the processes, tools and planning activities that enable a high-performing Sales function. Working across teams, you will drive the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle, improve forecasting accuracy and optimise ways of working to help sustainable growth. Using data, technology and continuous improvement elements, you will help build commercial capability, enhance decision-making and ensure the business can effectively balance customer, commercial and supply priorities.

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Sales operation, enabling National Account Managers (NAMs) to focus on delivering customer growth.
• Own the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle for demand planning, driving accuracy, cross-functional alignment and timely delivery.
• Own and optimise the commercial calendar, creating clear and consistent routines across planning, budgeting, performance reviews and team cadence.
• Strengthen team culture and engagement, championing continuous improvement initiatives such as Me & Weetabix.
• Develop and evolve the Commercial Academy, building capability through tools, training and programmes aligned to business priorities.
• Facilitate clear, timely and transparent communication, ensuring effective judgement and alignment across teams.
• Work with customer-focused judgements by balancing supply issues and priorities where trade-offs are needed.
• Shape and continuously improve the commercial operating model, simplifying processes and embedding scalable, future-ready ways of working.
• Embed data-led judgement making by partnering with Information Technology (IT) and Data & Digital teams to enhance forecasting, insight and automation.
• Build organisational capability across financial awareness, customer planning, negotiation and strategic thinking.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Supply Chain, Category, Finance and Customer Brand to deliver a joined-up go-to-market approach.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

• Experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Planning, or cross-functional roles within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).
• Understanding of commercial processes, customer planning cycles, and demand planning elements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Category).
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Digital and analytical capability, including Microsoft Excel, dashboards, and planning tools.

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

• Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits.
• Annual bonus.
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us).
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service.
• Annual Salary review.
• Healthcare plan.
• Discounted Weetabix products.

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development.
• Balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave.
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership).
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities.
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave.
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care.
• Working Parents Support Group.
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy.

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.