Manager, Commercial Planning

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Manager, Commercial Planning to support demand forecasting across all PlayStation categories for the Latin America region. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to contribute to a robust, consensus-based demand plan, aligning demand with supply, improving forecast accuracy, supporting new product introductions, and driving S&OP processes.

The Manager, Commercial Planning will report to the Head of Sales, PlayStation LATAM, and will support key planning activities and offers visibility into strategic decision-making.

What This Role Involves:

• Leading and coaching a regional commercial planning team.
• Contributing to the development and execution of short- and long-term demand forecasts.
• Supporting the S&OP process.
• Acting as a key liaison between regional sales teams, marketing, and operations.
• Assisting in building the yearly budget, quarterly forecast and monthly flash sales plans.
• Supporting executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Engaging with channel teams to collaborate on forecasting.
• Monitoring assumptions, risks, and opportunities impacting the demand plan.
• Reviewing historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate results.
• Coordinating with Global and Americas planning teams to communicate market requirements and updates.
• Supporting Sales, MKT and Head of Sales on ad-hoc analysis to run the business.
• Managing day to day sales and planning operation.
• Improving data quality by ongoing validation & follow up of sell-out and sell-through.
• Understanding new product introduction roadmaps to manage product transitions.

What We're Looking For:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Operations or Sales Planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Engineering or related field.
• Past experience directly managing and developing a team while delivering strong business outcomes.
• Solid understanding of forecasting processes, S&OP, and commercial planning.
• Familiarity with planning tools such as SAP/IBP.
• Highly analytical, data-driven decision maker with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and present findings clearly and effectively.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Enthusiastic and confident team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Brings an innovative mindset and learns quickly in dynamic environments.
• Clear and concise written skills.
• Ability to concept, write and develop persuasive, organized presentations.
• High level of organization and flexibility to deal with urgent requests.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual in English is a must (Spanish is a plus).

What PlayStation Offers:

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in entertainment.
• Chance to contribute to a growing regional business.
• Hybrid work environment.