Ready to turn commercial insight into action and help shape the growth of some of Australia’s best-known beverage brands?
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of the world’s largest food and beverage company, where passionate people come together with a shared purpose: enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Planning Manager to join our team. In this crucial position, you will lead key business planning processes, manage vital connections between our sales, category and demand planning teams, analyse data and offer insights to improve strategic planning and execution.
A day in the Life…
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development, you will be responsible for:
Leading the business planning, forecasting and investment decision processes for Beverages.
Identifying and unlocking growth opportunities through Strategic Revenue Management, optimising investment ROI while balancing customer contribution and portfolio mix.
Analysing customer-specific performance to identify key drivers, risks and opportunities, translating insights into clear commercial recommendations.
Owning the commercial strategy and execution plan, partnering with Sales and Category teams to identify performance gaps and drive corrective action.
Managing the commercial planning and execution of new product launches and channel activations, ensuring strong cross-functional alignment and execution against the launch plan objectives.
What will make you successful:
Minimum of 6 years of commercial experience in Sales, Category and/or Finance with cross-functional experience preferred.
Proven experience in an FMCG environment, with a track record of delivering results and exceeding expectations.
Advanced financial and analytical skills with a talent for working with numbers.
Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills, demonstrating the ability to engage and influence individuals at all levels.
Strong computer literacy with advanced Excel knowledge; proficiency in Power BI is advantageous.
Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to convey insights clearly and effectively.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Full Australian working rights and applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.
BENEFITS
You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
Competitive salary + attractive bonus program
Up to 5 ‘KitKat Days’ each year to rest, recharge and support your wellbeing
Personalised development and varied career opportunities within a global FMCG leader
Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance, and discounted gym memberships
Access to Purchased Leave, Volunteering Leave, Sports Leave and Emergency Services Leave
Up to 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
Discounts on Nestlé products and offers from our retail and service partners
Novated leasing options
Salary sacrifice to superannuation
Our Story
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.
We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good.
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Commercial Planning Manager in Sydney employer: Nestlé
Nestlé is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference in safety and health across the Oceania Supply Chain network. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive salaries, and personalised development opportunities, Nestlé fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. The chance to influence safety practices and lead initiatives in a leading global FMCG company makes this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.
