Executive - Sales Operations Planning

CEYLON COLD STORES PLC

 

EXECUTIVE – SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING

 

 

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), manufacturer of Elephant House Beverages and Ice Creams is a leading consumer food company in Sri Lanka. CCS is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC.

 

The company is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Executive – Sales & Operations Planning (Beverage sector). The selected candidate will play a key role in demand planning, target setting, and sales performance reporting, supporting data-driven decisions and enhancing overall business effectiveness.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Developing and managing accurate demand forecasts by analyzing sales trends, promotional activities, and market dynamics.
  • Setting performance targets for the sales force using data-driven insights from historical performance and market conditions to drive accountability and growth.
  • Tracking and sharing KPI achievement data with relevant cross-functional teams.
  • Maintaining and updating sales databases and dashboards to deliver timely performance reports and actionable insights to management.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle.

Person Specifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Reading or full professional qualification in CIMA, CMA, or an equivalent certification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in demand planning, sales operations, or business analytics; experience in FMCG is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, BI tools, or similar platforms.
  • Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

If you are confident that you possess the above requirement, please send your cv, which includes the names of two non-related referees. Click on the advert now to join our team via Elephant House Careers site.

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
17 Nov 2025
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