Planning Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate effectively with Field Sales, Finance, and RMX to significantly enhance our planning and forecasting capabilities.

• Direct the monthly and long-term forecasting processes to ensure consistent outcomes (both Internal and External).

• Spearhead the implementation of the forecast bias routine, providing monthly updates to Customer leadership teams.

• Develop and manage Standard Operating Procedures, AOP Management, and Perfect Path to Purchase initiatives within the respective team.

• Work closely with the Customer Excellence and Supply Chain teams for the implementation of tools.

• Meet trade plan objectives concerning both working and non-working trade expenditures to optimize ROI.

• Oversee the customer joint business plan liability and ensure reconciliation to support target achievement.

• Create and manage key presentations for Quarterly customer meetings, internal business reviews, and other content creation requirements.

• Maintain item management and deductions within Costco systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong financial acumen, intellectual curiosity, and demonstrable advanced analytical capabilities.

• Proven ability and experience in the CPG sector, preferably with a Club team/Customer.

• Demonstrated experience in utilizing syndicated and other data to generate insights, recommendations, and business plans that influence customer decisions to meet team goals.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven track record of performing under tight deadlines and managing independent delivery.

• Capability to work independently within a Sales team framework to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.

• Possess polished interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and presentation), with the ability to negotiate and influence effectively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills, and the capacity to learn new systems such as IRI and Spark.

🏝️ Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable healthcare access.

• Plans tailored to meet the needs of you and your family, providing protection and savings for the future.

• Physical benefits include Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, and Screenings/Assessments.

• Social benefits encompass Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, and Training.

• Emotional support through Employee Assistance Programs, Wellbeing Programs, and Family Support Programs.

• Financial benefits include 401k, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability coverage.