Freixenet Copestick are a major player in the UK’s drinks market and the leading supplier of Sparkling wine. The company boasts an extensive portfolio across Still Wine, Sparkling Wine, Beer and Spirits and has proven success in NPD launches.
We are dedicated to creating an open and inclusive working environment, and this starts with our recruitment practices. We try to ensure that everybody who is interested in joining our team has equal opportunity and ability to start that journey with us. We intend to have flexible and accessible hiring practices and will make every attempt to adapt to your needs throughout. We welcome any requests for adjustments in our processes.
Job Overview
The Integrated Business Planning Manager plays a critical role in driving the company’s long-term planning and alignment across key business functions. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, ensuring that sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, and operations work together to deliver on business goals. The role focuses on balancing strategic plans and operational execution.
Responsibilities
Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process:
* Own and manage the company’s IBP process, ensuring it is effectively implemented and executed across all relevant departments.
* Facilitate quarterly IBP cycles, ensuring alignment between financial, operational, and strategic goals.
* Lead cross-functional IBP meetings, bringing together sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance to review and adjust plans based on forecasted Sales & Marketing activity.
* Ownership of all in market activity across the Freixenet Copestick portfolio (owned & agency brands)
* Key point of contact for in market activation plans across agency brands
Skills
* Proven experience in an Integrated Business Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or similar role within the FMCG sector
* Commercially astute and entrepreneurial
* Strong influencing skills with ability to adapt style to others
* Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
* Interest in wine and/or grocery sector
We welcome applications from candidates who do not 100% meet the role requirements.
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