Customer Strategy & Planning Assistant Manager - DT Skin Cleansing

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute General Trade Channel Trade Plans in line with Total Trade Category Plans and Brand Marketing Plans to deliver sales, market share, and distribution objectives.
• Translate customer and shopper insights into actionable trade initiatives tailored to GT channels.
• Support the planning and execution of trade promotions, POSM, and in-store activation programs across General Trade outlets.
• Coordinate new product trade launches, ensuring market readiness in terms of availability, pricing, and visibility.
• Consolidate and analyze inputs from Field Sales and CMI to support demand planning and trade decision-making.
• Prepare and provide inputs for monthly and quarterly S&OP cycles, contributing to improved forecast accuracy.
• Track and analyze trade investment and promotional effectiveness; support pack and SKU mix analysis to optimize revenue and profitability.
• Manage monthly and quarterly trade budgets, including planning, tracking, and variance explanation.
• Monitor and evaluate 6Ps execution (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Performance) across General Trade channels.
• Review sell-in/sell-out, and market share reports to identify gaps and recommend corrective or acceleration actions.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure consistent and effective execution.

Candidate Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Trade Marketing (GT) roles within the FMCG industry.
• Solid understanding of General Trade channel structure, outlet dynamics, and distributor operations.
• Basic knowledge of Shopper Marketing, Category Management (CATMAN), and S&OP processes.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP / basic formulas).
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate analysis into clear actions.
• Strong communication and coordination skills; able to handle business discussions independently.
• Detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Agile and adaptable to changing business priorities.

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