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

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.

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

• 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 Pep Talk
• Support networks available