Business Planning & Operations Assistant Manager (Manufacturing)

Job Responsibilities:

Business Planning & Analysis

• Analyse sales, inventory, customer, and product performance data to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.

• Develop actionable recommendations to improve sales performance, profitability, inventory efficiency, and customer experience.

• Support management reviews through preparation of business insights, reports, and performance dashboards.

• Participate in business planning activities and support implementation of strategic initiatives.

Product & Commercial Management

• Manage assigned product categories and monitor product performance against business objectives.

• Evaluate product line opportunities and support expansion of product offerings based on market and customer needs.

• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve product availability, cost competitiveness, and overall business performance.

• Support pricing reviews, product positioning, and commercial initiatives.

Business Process Improvement

• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity, accuracy, and customer service levels.

• Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects and business transformation initiatives.

• Drive adoption of reporting tools, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements.

Inventory & Demand Management

• Monitor inventory health, stock availability, and demand trends.

• Recommend actions to optimise inventory levels, reduce stock risks and improve replenishment planning.

• Review slow-moving inventory and propose corrective actions to improve inventory turnover.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers to resolve business issues and support business objectives.

• Influence stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and business insights.

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution of agreed actions.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in Business Operations, Commercial Operations, Category Management, Product Management, Demand Planning, Business Planning or Business Analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse business data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

• Experience driving process improvements, business initiatives, or cross-functional projects.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand commercial and operational impacts.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: Power BI, Tableau or data visualisation experience is advantageous.

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently, challenge existing practices constructively and influence decision-making.

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