Trade Analyst Jobs

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JOB TITLE: Trade Planning Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Trade Planning Analyst will report and analyze account promotional and merchandising

strategies and execution. With a strong knowledge of customers; promotion tendencies and policies, they will implement and lead initiatives utilizing analytic resources to provide trade

promotions recap, analysis, and recommendations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate business trade shows with the sales team
• Build, manage, and own the Trade Marketing budget
• POs based on promotional calendar and customer needs.
• Customer Service and order fill in order to increase Customer satisfaction
• Support ad hoc projects for the team as needed. Work in conjunction with Sales to build an effective post-promotional spend process including ROI, subsidization, and competitive promotional activity
• Field Sales team and brokers on entering/tracking promotions, training and providing
• Trade Promotions Management support to ensure users are entering high-quality customers plans and operating efficiently in the system
• Is responsible for the implementation of processes that will enable stronger and flawless execution, improving order fill and ensures timely delivery throughout the retail channel
• Reconcile trade spend across all retail and distributor partners. Liaison between Sales,
• Visits the points of sales regularly to ensure that the brand is visible, brand guidelines are respected, and for competitive monitoring
• Serve as the primary liaison between Sales and Operations to ensure prioritization of
• Manage campaigns and planning for retail channel customers to accelerate retail business growth
• Develop and execute the Trade Marketing Plan in line with sales objectives
• Develops and coordinates programs, projects, and processes for industry leading
• Effectively manage administrative responsibilities that include being a resource for the
• Creates reporting that analyzes Trade Marketing effectiveness
• Finance, and Operations to reconcile trade/deductions/fees/slotting
• Work closely with Finance to gain alignment on trade spend budgeting and informing variances to budget. Present insights and data from trade spending activities to Sales Leadership team
• Understand deductions that impact Gross to Net bridge including all fees (late fees, returns, short shipments, etc.) and report, management, and resolute

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong PC skills particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Preference for Tri-State area
• The Template is for informational purposes only. ForceBrands makes no warranties about the appropriateness or legality of this job description for any position. Clients should address questions about the appropriateness or legality of any job posting with their human resources department or legal counsel
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• 2-3 years in Consumer Products Good Industry Preferred (Specifically perimeter food or beverage)
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred (Beneficial: Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting, MIS, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability leading to effective trade spend management
• Ability to manage time, multiple priorities and handle a high volume of work
• Experience with both branded and unbranded items
• Demonstrated ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives
• Ability and desire to partner cross-functionally with internal and external partners to drive results