Assistant Manager - Sales Operations & Planning
CEYLON COLD STORES PLC
ASSISTANT MANAGER – 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 Assistant Manager – Sales & Operations Planning (Beverage sector). The position exists to support smooth functioning of distribution network by way of ensuring the completeness of activities such as target setting , route planning , accuracy of stocks & related reporting.
Job Responsibilities
- Setting distributor-wise targets based on historical data analysis and other relevant factors.
- Monitoring distributor-level KPIs and sharing performance updates with relevant stakeholders.
- Preparing and communicating performance-based sales staff incentives.
- Guiding the team to ensure distributor stock is properly managed by enforcing SOP compliance, and escalating issues with recommendations for resolution.
- Ensuring the distributor systems are regularly updated with accurate data to support smooth operations.
Person Specifications
- A degree in Business Management, or a related field.
- Full professional qualification in CIMA, CMA, or an equivalent certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; prior exposure to the FMCG industry is highly desirable.
- Proficient in MS Office applications with hands-on experience in distribution systems.
- Strong understanding of primary and secondary sales operations, market dynamics, and the commercial aspects of the business.
- Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical skills and business acumen.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
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.