Commercial Planning Manager

Commercial Planning Manager (m/f/d)

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Please, apply until the 2nd of July 2026

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:

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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