About the Company:
Planet Fun is an established but rapidly growing business that represents many of the world’s largest toy suppliers in New Zealand.
Established in 2000, Planet Fun distributes hugely successful and recognised brands like Pokemon, Paw Patrol, Bluey, Monster Jam, Miniverse and Squishmallows through some of New Zealand’s biggest retailers.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a commercial leader who doesn’t just chase sales but ensures every deal is profitable.
The newly created Commercial Planning & Insights Manager will own the financial and operational heartbeat of our commercial function.
This is a hybrid leadership role with real impact; you’ll shape strategy, drive revenue, and ensure the business flows efficiently from forecasting to retail execution.
Your Impact:
- Manage all retailer trading terms, monitoring compliance and collaborating with agencies for supermarket accounts where needed.
- Analyse promotional ROI, pricing, and markdowns to ensure profitable growth.
- Forecast demand using retailer POS data, track inventory health, and proactively manage slow-moving stock.
- Own inventory health by maintaining target weeks cover and minimizing SLOB and aged stock.
- Lead and develop a small team, freeing Key Account Managers to focus on selling and expanding their portfolios.
- Maxmise reporting and processes with exisiting PowerBI and AI tools, turning data into actionable insights.
About You:
- 5+ years in Commercial Planning, Revenue Management, or Sales Operations.
- Can measure promotional ROI and analyse POS data to drive smarter decisions.
- Leadership experience and thrives on mentoring and operational alignment.
- Tech-savvy, comfortable with PowerBI, advanced Excel, and AI tools.
- Commercial curiosity — questions assumptions, ensures net profit over gross sales, and improves processes.
This is a high impact role and a chance to put your stamp on the business, streamline operations, and influence strategy while enabling the sales team to do what they do best.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Ben on 0274 656 903 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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