COMMERCIAL PLANNING SPECIALIST

Job description

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best. What will your story be? Learn more: jti.com Local applicants welcome Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Role: Permanent Please note that this position is opent to Saudi Nationals only Commercial Planning Associate Why does this role exist? This position supports the market in building a reliable, well-structured commercial data foundation and turning internal and external data into actionable business insights. The role improves data quality, reporting consistency and evidence-based decision-making across sales, distribution, trade activation and route-to-market activities. Position: As the Commercial Planning Specialist, you will: • Map available market data sources and support the creation of a structured, documented and scalable commercial database • Collect and consolidate data from internal systems, distributors, field teams and approved external sources • Clean, reconcile and validate datasets, identify gaps, duplicates and inconsistencies, and coordinate corrective actions with data owners • Maintain data dictionaries, source definitions, naming conventions, refresh calendars and basic quality controls • Build, automate and maintain user-friendly reports and dashboards for sales, distribution, outlet coverage, route-to-market (RTM) and field execution key performance indicators (KPIs) • Apply descriptive statistics, segmentation and trend analysis to identify performance patterns, market gaps, risks and opportunities • Support simulations and business cases related to outlet coverage, resource allocation, promotions, incentives and commercial initiatives • Support the evaluation of trade and consumer activities, including return on investment (ROI) where data is available, and provide practical insights to Sales, Trade Marketing, Marketing and Finance stakeholders • Partner with business teams and data owners to improve data availability, processes and analytical capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business Analytics or a related quantitative field
• a relevant master's degree is an advantage
• One to three years of relevant experience in data analysis, data engineering, business intelligence, market research or commercial analytics
• internship or graduate-program experience may be considered for strong junior profiles
• Experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail, market research, distribution or another data-rich commercial environment is an advantage
• Fluent English
• Arabic is an advantage
• Strong foundations in data cleaning, validation, reconciliation, database structuring and data-quality control
• Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and advanced Microsoft Excel
• familiarity with Python or R for data preparation and statistical analysis is highly desirable
• Experience with a business intelligence and visualization tool such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau, including dashboard design and recurring report automation
• Understanding of relational data models, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) or Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) concepts, data dictionaries and basic data-governance principles
• Ability to apply descriptive statistics, segmentation, trend analysis and hypothesis-based problem solving to commercial questions
• Strong organization, prioritization and project coordination skills, with attention to detail and confidentiality
• What to expect
• You can expect a data-focused commercial role with opportunities to strengthen market data foundations, improve recurring reporting and contribute practical analysis to business decisions. You will collaborate with commercial teams, data owners and functions including Sales, Trade Marketing, Marketing and Finance, while learning continuously, seeking feedback and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!
• Next Steps
• After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
• At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.

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