Who are we?
From humble beginnings to extraordinary futures, Diageo is centred on crafting incredible stories of ambitious possibilities. From our iconic global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Don Julio, to our local homegrown heroes Bundaberg Rum and UDL, we are a team of pioneers, looking to lead the future of our industry and brands from today. At Diageo, you will be a chosen custodian of our brand portfolio, entrusted with building brands for consumers to celebrate with in the moments that matter. Alongside you will be a group of bold, passionate and innovative people, who will help you to achieve extraordinary heights. Together, you will help us create a future worth celebrating.
About the role:
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The Commercial Planning Analyst is responsible for supporting strategic commercial initiatives, optimizing operational processes, and assisting the commercial team in achieving business objectives. This role requires a strong blend of analytical skills and critical thinking to ensure that the company's commercial operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with overall business goals.
The role involves working across four key functions: Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Demand Planning. In the Commercial function, the analyst must support the diverse needs of both Off and On Trade sectors, assisting in the development of tools and processes for Business Development Managers (BDMs), account managers, and various customer segments. The role requires the ability to collaborate with partners across different teams, focusing on both pivotal initiatives and addressing day-to-day operational challenges within the commercial team.
Key responsibilities:
- Owning core commercial processes and acting as single point of contact for sampling stock, bonus stock and pricing approvals: Ensure these processes are stable and work to transitioning these processes offshore and then maintain SLAs agreed.
- Ensure the smooth running of innovation and shopper marketing processes: Work with brand, premix and glass excellence teams to ensure we have one platform that is clear to communicate programs to both Nationals and Indies field teams.
- Support the processes relating to the Commercial Incentive Programme (SIP): Perform analysis on the performance and effectiveness on the current cycle and recommend changes to the future cycle. Facilitate the process to start/close cycles, review overrides and implement payments.
- Performance analysis and ad hoc reporting: Identify areas of course correction required using performance data. Review past initiative's performance and ensure findings are understood and acted upon
What you'll bring to the table:
- A Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in commercial planning, operations, or a related role within a fast-paced business environment.
- Proven track record of implementing process improvement enabling a more efficient commercial organisation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights to commercial teams.
- Proficiency in commercial planning tools, CRM systems, and data analytics software.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
What are the benefits?
We are an organisation that creates products that are part of celebrations, and our culture reflects this. At Diageo, you will have the ability to work flexibly to ensure you can unlock your own potential through creating bold plans and driving your vision.
You will also be rewarded through competitive salary and monetary benefits including bonus, flexible leave entitlements and product allowance as well as being supported via non-monetary benefits including an industry leading parental leave policy, volunteering days and workplace giving, and subscriptions to mental health and fitness platforms.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity:
Diageo is committed to building a workplace culture that values inclusion and diversity. We actively promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
Diageo encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let us know when submitting your application and we will tailor our process where practical.
At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture. In order to ensure we're supporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close 5th September 2024