Manager, Commercial Planning (CMG)

Job description

Location : Hershey, PA Work Location : This role can support a remote candidate within the U.S. Department : IDP: Summary of Role: Commercial Planning Managers for Confection (CMG) are responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies across various confectionery segments, including immediate consumption, take-home, and seasonal products. They integrate innovation into planning processes, analyze market and sales data, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize retail execution. The role demands agility in responding to market shifts and consumer preferences to drive profitable growth. Role Responsibilities: - Design and implement segment-specific commercial plans for confectionery products.​ - Integrate innovation initiatives into planning and execution cycles.​ - Analyze sales and market trends to inform strategy.​ - Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective execution.​ - Monitor performance and adjust commercial strategies as needed. - Confectionery segment management (IC, take-home, seasonal)​ - Innovation alignment and integration​ - Retail partnership development Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities: - Commercial planning expertise​ -...