Business & Data Analysis Manager

Job Summary

The Business Planner is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and monitoring of business plans to drive sustainable growth and operational performance. This role works cross-functionally with commercial, finance, supply chain, marketing, and other business teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, track performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making through analysis and insights.

The Business Planner helps ensure alignment between business objectives, forecasts, resource allocation, and execution plans.

Key Responsibilities

Lead business planning processes and drive alignment across Commerce, Marketing, Supply, Finance, and Business Development.
Build and manage customer forecasts, ensuring alignment with Demand Planning assumptions and business priorities.
Lead monthly forecast meetings and monitor forecast quality across baseline, promotions, and launches.
Coordinate the annual promotional planning process and ensure promotional forecasts remain accurate and up to date.
Analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support corrective action planning.
Prepare business reports, dashboards, and planning reviews for key stakeholders.
Support the deployment and continuous improvement of planning tools such as Optimus.
Train and support Key Account Managers and cross-functional teams on planning tools and processes.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and discipline across planning cycles and reporting.