National Trade Planning Manager

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia OTR Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

National Trade Planning Manager

Who We Are

OTR Group comprises of over 1000 retail, convenience, and quick service restaurants – including brands such as Reddy Express (formerly known as Coles Express), SmokeMart Giftbox, and in S.A, Krispy Kreme, Hungry Jack's, Oporto, Guzman y Gomez and many others. OTR Group is part of the Viva Energy Australia Group – an ASX-listed company helping Australians reach their destination by refining, importing, and distributing energy products while building a safe and sustainable energy future for all Australians.

With Viva Energy Australia's national footprint and OTR's history of industry-leading innovation, there has never been a more exciting time to join the OTR Group as we set out to redefine the retail landscape in Australia.

The Role

Reporting to the GM Customer Offer Support, this key national role is responsible for leading the end-to-end trade planning process across our network. You will oversee strategic and operational planning across promotions and campaigns, drive alignment between marketing and merchandise teams, and ensure our trade strategy is executed with commercial rigour and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

The National Trade Planning Manager will lead the RAMP (Range, Availability, Marketing, and Pricing) process, enabling a collaborative approach to trade planning while ensuring compliance and delivery of commercial goals.

You will provide:

  • End-to-end ownership of trade planning cycles, including annual and monthly planning meetings and retrospective reviews
  • Leadership of RAMP sign-off and compliance processes, including preparation of supporting documentation and follow-ups
  • Coordination between marketing, merchandise, finance, supply chain, and operations to drive campaign and promotional alignment
  • Commercial validation of plans in partnership with finance to ensure viability and delivery against sales targets
  • Management and coaching of Promotions Coordinators to strengthen process capability and cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement initiatives to enhance trade planning effectiveness across the business
  • Clear and accurate communication with stakeholders to ensure transparency and drive alignment

What We Offer

  • Join a dynamic and growing national business with strong roots in South Australia
  • Influence strategic outcomes in one of Australia's largest convenience retail networks
  • Opportunities for ongoing development and exposure to executive-level initiatives
  • Access to exclusive staff benefits via our OTR App
  • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About You

  • Strong background in merchandise or trade planning within a retail, grocery, or QSR environment
  • Extensive knowledge of promotional planning processes and systems
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across cross-functional teams
  • Results-driven mindset with a hands-on, commercial approach
  • Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to present and influence at all levels
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint); basic project management experience desirable
  • Proven leadership and coaching capabilities
  • Curious, empathetic, and collaborative mindset aligned to OTR values

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced by our internal Talent Acquisition team; therefore, we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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