Sr. Manager, Sales Planning & Operations
Appleton, WI - USA
Job Summary
Are you a strategic analytical leader who thrives on turning data into actionable business insights Our client a vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages is seeking a Sr. Manager Sales Planning & Operations to strengthen sales forecasting improve planning processes and drive greater visibility across the organization. This collaborative role offers the opportunity to build scalable processes influence commercial strategy and support continued growth.
Some responsibilities include:
- Lead and improve customer and SKU-level sales forecasting processes.
- Partner with Sales to align forecasts with promotions pricing innovation and demand.
- Analyze forecast accuracy trends variances and growth opportunities.
- Establish consistent planning practices and accountability across Sales.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align commercial and operational forecasts.
- Develop dashboards and reporting to support business decisions.
- Drive process improvements automation and forecasting tool adoption.
Some qualifications include:
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Supply Chain or related field.
- 7 years of sales planning forecasting or commercial operations experience in CPG food and beverage or manufacturing.
- Proven success building or improving customer and SKU-level forecasting processes.
- Strong analytical skills in forecasting demand trends and sales performance.
- Experience with forecasting ERP BI CRM and analytics platforms.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration communication and influencing skills.
- Highly organized process-driven and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity please contact Mitch McWilliams at .
Required Experience:
Manager