Commercial Planning Manager (m/f/d)
Commercial Planning Manager (m/f/d)
DAGMERSELLEN, CH, 6252
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Please, apply until the 2nd of July 2026
Commercial Planning Manager (m/f/d)
Position:
The Commercial Planning Manager is accountable for translating JTI Switzerland commercial strategy into robust, data-driven plans and execution priorities across channels/customers. The role leads the integrated planning cadence (targets, forecasts, initiatives, performance reviews) and supports decision-making through insights, scenario planning, and cross-functional alignment.
Responsibilities:
As the Commercial Planning Manager, you will be responsible for…- Commercial planning & performance management: Own the commercial planning cycle (annual/quarterly/monthly), track KPIs, identify gaps/opportunities, and drive corrective actions with Sales/Key Account teams.
- Demand and volume planning interface: Coordinate inputs and assumptions across Commercial, Finance, and Supply/Demand Planning to improve forecast quality and ensure aligned volume plans.
- Channel/customer strategy support: Support channel and key-account planning (assortment, availability, activation priorities, execution standards) and ensure plans are translated into measurable deliverables.
- Business insights & analytics: Build a strong insights agenda using available data (e.g., sell-in/sell-out proxies, outlet performance, execution metrics), develop dashboards, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Initiative and project coordination: Run cross-functional routines for key commercial initiatives (e.g., launches, trade programs, execution improvements), ensuring timelines, responsibilities, and governance are clear.
- Governance and ways of working: Maintain standard planning templates, KPI definitions, and planning discipline; continuously improve processes and ensure documentation quality.
- Stakeholder management: Act as a key interface between Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners (where applicable) to ensure “one commercial plan”.
Requirements:
- Higher education in business administration or similar.
- Solid experience in the field, ideally in the areas of business analysis and key account management. Knowledge of the local market is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong analytical and strategic thinking.
- Team player attitude with a determined personality.
- Very good knowledge of English, good German and French would be an advantage.
- Thorough knowledge in Business Intelligence (Power BI) and profound IT Skills (Data-Management, Power Apps, Power Automate, SQL, etc.).
What to expect:
Expect well-being initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy.
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Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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