Support and collaborate with assigned sales team in annual sales planning process, including but not limited to: Perform monthly/quarterly trade promotions reviews (actual results vs plan, prior year and forecast). Take a proactive role in understanding key trade promotion components of the P&L and be able to explain key drivers for material changes in the financial results

Provide support on trade promotion reserve management

Analyzing accuracy of base volume forecasting in trade promotion planning system (MEI)

Post merchandising event analytics of volume and trade promotion spending liability in trade promotions planning system

Collaboration across Sales, Claims Processors, and Marketing to ensure event and contract accuracy/consistency as well as assistance with claims processing inquiries to ensure spending accuracy and integrity

Actively ensure an effective and timely month-end close is achieved by optimizing MEI trade rates, analyzing trade deductions, and researching and preparing appropriate support for journal entries

Analyze monthly business results, issue required reports, reconciliations, and make recommendations to business partners on opportunities for improvement.

Understand and challenge (where necessary) monthly variances and work with Sales/Finance to manage.

Assist with BU annual budget preparation for trade spend

Develop relationships with cross-functional partners and key central services groups

Complete special projects as required

Basic & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required from related field

1-3 years of related experience or a related combination of education and experience

Analytical skills - the individual must be able to perform complicated analysis using multiple sources of data, as well as advanced analysis required to support various teams in their trade and pricing decisions (e.g., structure the problem, collect data, identify issues and present results) with minimal direction.

Attention to detail and must love numbers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact and persuade individuals levels senior to him or her, as well as actively participate in meetings and group discussions with individuals from various parts of the organization (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance)

Excellent organization and prioritization skills

Critical-thinking and creative problem-solving ability

Self-starter with the ability to function in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a positive attitude

Some travel – up to 10 %

Advanced skill in the use of a variety of technologies and tools: Superior computer skills required (Microsoft Office – spread sheet, database management, pivot tables, presentations, etc.)

Knowledge and understanding of syndicated data tools preferred (IRI, Nielsen, SPINS),

Experience with Trade Planning Systems preferred (MEI, TPM, etc.)

Knowledge and experience with SAP, MEI, Power BI

Ability to quickly learn and use new systems/tools

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-258330 Time Type: Full time Anticipated Close Date: 10/07/2025