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We are seeking a dynamic Analyst Sales Planning who will be responsible for supporting the development of sales plans by a key customer that accurately reflect expected delivery against volume and spend targets. Responsible for supporting the build of demand forecasting and trade spending in trade management system as well as supporting trade management with deductions clearing.\nTake this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!\nWhat we offer:\nFull-Time Benefits (Health, Dental, Disability, Life, Lifeworks Program)\nPerkSpot Discounts on Travel, Movies, Cell Phones and more\nTraining and Career Development\nGenerous Paid Time-Off \nResponsibilities:\nAssist Client director with sales planning through the creation of demand forecasts using information from sales, POS, and other external data.\nAssist Customer Account Manager’s in the development of customer plans/projections and upload into client systems with the assistance of Trade Management Specialists.\nProactively investigate forecast accuracy, performance, assessing deviations and supporting re-forecasting as appropriate, communicating findings and recommendations to the necessary departments when appropriate.\nIdentify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence through POS analysis and research.\nSupport Client director in identifying the impact on future promo plans for an update of forecast\nProvide reporting on volume and trade spend metrics to internal and external stakeholders as required.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Business (Finance/Marketing preferred) or equivalent work experience required\n2 to 5 years of CPG experience\nSome combination of experience in trade marketing, account management, and category management\nOrganized and ability to manage large volumes of data\nProblem-solving orientation; Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, written and oral communication skills\nPC skills - Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to develop and work with spreadsheets\nThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.\nResponsibilities\nThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.\nPosition Summary\nThe Analyst Sales Planning is responsible for supporting the development of sales plans by key customer that accurately reflect expected delivery against volume and spend targets. Responsible for supporting build of demand forecasting and trade spending in trade management system as well as supporting trade management with deductions clearing.\nEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities\nAssist Client director with sales planning through the creation of demand forecasts using information from sales, POS, and other external data.\nAssist Customer Account Manager’s in development of customer plans/projections and upload into client systems with assistance of Trade Management Specialists.\nProactively investigate forecast accuracy, performance, assessing deviations and supporting re-forecasting as appropriate, communicating findings and recommendations to the necessary departments when appropriate.\nIdentify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence through POS analysis and research.\nPartner with Customer account manager and Client manager to gain a consensus forecast on key SKU’s and customers.\nEnsure overall planned volume and trade are in line with overall top line objectives.\nIdentify forecast gaps, inaccuracies and works to close by supporting CAM/Client director with recommendations.\nProvide clear documentation on customer sales plan assumptions including risk & offsets and builds changes into latest forecasts.\nAssist Customer account manager and Trade management specialists in resolving issues arising from pricing and trade deduction discrepancies.\nAssist Customer Coordinators/Trade spend analyst in the task of post promotion deduction clearing.\nSupport Client director in identifying impact on future promo plans for update of forecast\nProvide reporting on volume and trade spend metrics to internal and external stakeholders as required.\nPerform regular and ad-hoc analysis to support ongoing planning process definition and operational improvements.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nDirect Reports\nThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports\nIndirect Reports\nThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports\nTravel and/or Driving Requirements\nTravel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience\nField of Study/Area of Experience: Business (Finance/Marketing preferred)\n2 to 5 years of CPG experience.\nSome combination of experience in trade marketing, account management and category management.\nSkills, Knowledge and Abilities\nAttention to detail\nOrganized and ability to manage large volumes of data\nProblem solving orientation\nStrong analytical, organizational, decision making, written and oral communication skills\nStrong interpersonal, team work and facilitation skills\nCan do attitude, responsive and action oriented\nCommitment to excellence\nExcellent analytical skill\nPC skills - Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to develop and work with spreadsheets.\nExperience with trade management system preferred\nEnvironmental & Physical Requirements\n\nOffice / Sedentary Requirements\nIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.\nAdditional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions\n\nThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law. The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee’s employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO.\nImportant Information\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.\nThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.\nThe Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats and communication supports upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. 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