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.

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
5 Aug 2025
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