Sales Planner Manager APAC

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values: 

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program 
• Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance 
• Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
• Novated Car Leasing Agreements
• Income Protection Insurance 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About our role

We are seeking a Sales Planning Manager – APAC to join our team in a permanent, full-time capacity based at our Mentone office. This pivotal role reports directly to our Senior Manager, Global Sales Planning & Execution and leads one direct report – Sales Planning & Pricing Analyst (SEA, India & Middle East).

As Sales Planning Manager, you will play a key role in developing and executing strategic sales plans that drive performance across APAC Food Service channels. You will collaborate closely with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Demand Planning, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with annual sales, volume, and margin goals. This is an exciting opportunity to influence business outcomes, optimize processes, and lead initiatives that support growth in a dynamic global environment.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop strategic business plans that enable execution against annual sales budgets. 
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Demand Planning, and other teams to align on sales strategies and objectives. 
• Drive adoption of best practices, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support sales performance. 
• Partner with Demand Planning to align forecasts and support the Sales & Operations Planning process. 
• Oversee and guide the Sales Planning & Pricing Analyst for SEA, India & Middle East. 
• Develop and maintain tools and processes that optimize territory analysis and customer prioritization. 
• Coordinate with marketing teams to deliver targeted programs and initiatives for operators and distributors. 
• Identify opportunities to improve data, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and execution. 
• Support decisions on seller territory evolution to meet changing business needs. 
• Foster collaboration across supply chain and customer fulfillment teams to ensure seamless execution.

About you

You are a commercially savvy professional with a strong background in sales, sales operations or planning, and you thrive in roles that bridge strategy and execution. You bring a mix of analytical capability and interpersonal skills, enabling you to interpret data, identify opportunities, and influence change while maintaining strong relationships. You are comfortable working in ambiguous situations, partnering across functions, and putting your stamp on a newly created role.

To succeed, you will likely have:

• 5+ years’ experience in sales planning, sales operations, or a related commercial role.
• Proven ability to develop and implement sales plans that drive performance.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills – able to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and, at times, external customers.
• Familiarity with sales systems (e.g., Salesforce) and reporting tools.
• A proactive mindset to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities across multiple regions.
• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field desirable. 

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now. 

Applications close Friday 9th January 2026. 

Our offices will be closed for the holiday period from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Applications will remain open during this time, and we encourage you to apply. We will resume reviewing applications and contacting candidates after the closure. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

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