Trade Planning Manager

Overview

We're looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Trade Planning Manager to shape and deliver our omnichannel trading plan.

This is a high-impact role that combines hands-on trading expertise with strong people leadership. You will lead, develop and inspire a team while ensuring the delivery of a robust, accurate and well-governed trade plan that supports business objectives.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure trade activity is effectively planned, executed and reviewed. You will play a key role in aligning commercial and category priorities, delivering compelling customer-led campaigns, driving operational simplicity and achieving strong financial performance.

This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent planning and stakeholder management skills, alongside the ability to translate commercial objectives into actionable trading plans that deliver measurable results.

What's in it for you?

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and delivery of a complex, omnichannel trade plan that drives both customer engagement and commercial performance.

• Translate customer priorities into clear, timely commercial briefs aligned with planning cycles.

• Own the end-to-end planning process, ensuring plans are robust, engaging, and effectively communicated for sign-off.

• Establish and maintain efficient governance and processes, ensuring delivery to critical path timelines.

• Continuously review promotional performance, using insights to refine and optimise future plans.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and ways of working.

Who You’ll Work With

• Partner cross-functionally with Trading, Digital, Supply Chain, Pricing, Marketing, Rewards, and Retail Media.

• Collaborate with Trading teams to align promotions with category strategies.

• Work closely with Marketing to leverage customer insights and deliver impactful campaigns.

• Engage Finance and performance analysts to shape plans and deliver against financial targets.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure seamless in-store and digital execution.

• Partner with Pricing to ensure competitive, compliant, and efficient promotional activity.

Qualifications

About You

You’re a strong collaborator with a passion for delivering results. You bring strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer-first thinking. Trade planning experience is preferred but not essential

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

• Wagestream access to track earnings and save
• Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
• Colleague support fund
• Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
• Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

• Career progression and development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
• Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
• Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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