Customer Planning Manager

Bimbo Bakeries
$73,800 - $95,900
401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Wilmington
234 Ballardvale Street (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2025
Customer Planning Manager req42294 Employment Type: Regular Location: WILMINGTON,MA Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Description: #LI-VB1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Great Annual Salary range - $73,800 - $95,900 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match Position Summary: This is a remote position, candidates must be located in the USA, in the Northeast / New England preferred location The Manager Customer Planning is co-responsible for developing the Trade Plan for the overall Profitability/Healthy Performance of all assigned Customers. This position is also responsible for increasing our return on investment through customer shopping programs, aisle architecture and assortment management. Key Job Responsibilities: Development of Trade Calendar in collaboration with the Customer Executive Conducts all quantitative pre and post promotion Breakeven Analysis Utilize trade management tools including but not limited to: Navigator, Margin Minder and syndicated data (IRI) to understand Customer performance Gain alignment on all forecasts with Customer Executive and accurately input into our forecasting tool (Navigator) Ensure weekly calendars are accurate and communicated accordingly Continuously adjust Navigator plans, driven by customer, AE, trends, forecast accuracy, strategy/guardrail change and/or course correction. Responsible for highest integrity of internal / external promotional pricing forms / Central Pricing Work with the Account Lead on the develop and execution of Customer Shopping Programs Development of executive level Power Point Presentations Abide by 3 Key Rules to achieve highest profitability 1. Use the Standardized Price List 2. Utilize established Guardrail Frequency (Except Upon Approval) 3. 13Wk / 26Wk / 52Wk Avg Realization should be monitored and managed to ensure we are consistently exceeding our profitability targets. Position Requirements: Key Behavioral Competencies: Ability to achieve specific objectives/outcomes and set/meet key initiatives Ability to collaborate with internal co-workers to fulfill deliverables/commitments Manage multiple projects simultaneously Self-Starter / Work in a proactive and assertive manner (Empowered to Make Decisions) Education and Work History: Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing or Business-related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. Ideal candidate will possess: Minimum of 5 years in Sales Management, Customer Accounts, Customer Planning, Customer Forecasting, or other relevant experience. Knowledge of syndicated data like IRI and the ability to analyze data and trends Strong verbal and written communication skills Computer skills and proficiency, specifically Excel is required, as well as proficiency with Navigator and Margin Minder Travel may be required based on Geography - approximately 15%. The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. >