en

Jobs

Let our industry specialists listen to your aspirations and present your story to the organisations in Japan that fit you the best as we collaborate to write the next chapter of your successful career.

See all jobs
Accounting & finance Explore your full potential with roles where you're more than just a number. Automotive Take your pick from the latest roles across the automotive industry in Japan. Banking & financial services Let us help match you with roles at the most coveted organisations. Chemical Explore new opportunities in the chemical industry. Digital Level up your career by working in a cutting edge digital role. Energy & infrastructure Let us help match you with roles at the most coveted firms. Healthcare, medical & pharmaceutical Explore a new chapter in the healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical sectors. Human resources Secure a role where you’re empowered to help people be the best they can be. Industrial & electrical Build a career within an organisation of the forefront of national progress. Legal, compliance & risk Take your pick from Japan's most prestigious in-house and legal firm roles. M&A advisory & consulting Connect with employers where your expertise in advisory and consulting is seen and valued. Marketing Play an instrumental part in the story of leading brands and employers. Retail Discover a new chapter in the world of retail as we help you find the ideal sales professional role that suits your unique talents and ambitions. Sales Not all sales professionals and roles are the same, let us help you find the right one for you. Secretarial & business support Connect with employers where your administration skills are seen and valued. Supply chain & procurement Making things better, smoother, faster. That's were you come in to make a difference. Tax & assurance Connect with employers where your tax & assurance expertise is seen and valued. Technology & transformation Level up your career by working on cutting edge projects and technology in Japan.
About Robert Walters Japan

For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference to people’s lives

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters Japan.

Learn more

グロサリー企画/ Grocery Planning

Save job

A multinational FMCG company is seeking a Grocery Planning Expert Manager. The successful candidate will drive sales strategy development, forecasting accuracy, business process improvements and the digitalisation of sales reporting, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve sales and category targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage short- and long-term sales plans, monthly and periodic sales forecasts
  • Collaborate with Field Sales, Field Sales Managers and Trade Marketing teams to develop and revise sales strategies
  • Analyse sales data and prepare timely reports for leadership, Marketing, Supply Chain Management and other stakeholders
  • Consolidate planned and unplanned sales activities, including Trade Expense (TE) spending initiatives
  • Provide direction to Sales Managers and sales leaders on necessary actions and initiatives to achieve sales plans
  • Optimise Trade Expense (TE) and Consumer Promotion (CP) spending and manage related budgets
  • Improve sales forecast accuracy by transforming processes and systems within the sales organisation
  • Deliver annual and periodic sales plan accuracy targets
  • Support the Trade Marketing Manager and team in developing sales strategies and leading their implementation across the sales organisation
  • Monitor and report business progress, including sales performance, period-end sales forecasts and cost estimates such as TE and LFC
  • Develop the annual LFC plan and manage the planning process
  • Improve business processes covering annual sales planning, periodic data analysis and reporting, rebate processing, ROI analysis and day-to-day sales administration
  • Lead the digitalisation and automation of sales data analysis and reporting using software, applications and AI
  • Collaborate with S&OP+, Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Sales Operations to maximise sales opportunities across the organisation
  • Support sales activities, including customer business negotiations and B2B/B2C customer exhibitions, as required
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve working methods and cross-functional collaboration
  • Lead change initiatives, communicate challenges and escalate issues requiring management support
  • Support team engagement and talent development through peer assistance, coaching and teaching

Requirements:

  • More than 3 years of experience in Field Sales or Trade Marketing, preferably in the FMCG industry
  • Experience in analysing data using Microsoft Excel and creating reports with Power BI
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple functions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive change
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Preferred requirements:

  • Knowledge of statistics

About the Company:

A global food and pet care company offering a diverse portfolio of confectionery, snacking, food and pet nutrition products through internationally recognised brands. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities within an innovative, collaborative and internationally connected workplace.

Keywords:

営業企画, 販売計画, 売上分析, 需要予測, トレードマーケティング, 販売戦略, データ分析, 売上予測, 業務改善, レポーティング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: V5HBPC

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Sales Planning

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,500,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: V5HBPC-CADEC796

Date posted: 5 November 2026

Consultant: Samantha Farquharson