Sales Forecast and Trade Planner
Description:
The Sales Forecast and Trade Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and managing trade planning activities to support the organizations sales objectives.
This role creates and maintains forecast models for retail customers and products by leveraging business intelligence, historical data, and market insights from various sources, including SPINs, Nielsen, and retailer portals.
The Sales Forecast and Trade Planner is a key liaison between Sales, Finance, and Operations, ensuring that demand forecasts and trade plans are accurately integrated into the companys Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
This role is a full-time (40 hr/wk) paid, salary-exempt, fully-remote position.
Working in one of the USA time zones is required.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent experience required.
3-5+ years of experience in demand forecasting, sales planning, or... trade management within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Proven experience using demand planning and trade management software.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and extract actionable insights.
High level of proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and ERP systems required.
Experience working directly with SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) processes.
In-depth knowledge of retail sales and trade planning within the health and wellness or CPG sectors strongly preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges.
High attention to detail and the ability to deliver results with a strong sense of urgency.
Comfortable working in a remote environment.
Extremely organized and task-oriented.
Willing to work a flexible schedule if and when required.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Sick time.
Paid company holidays.
Flexible vacation.
Medical, vision, and dental (USA).
Flexible Spending Account - FSA (USA).
Company matched (4%) 401k (USA).
Employee and immediate-family discounts on all products (upon 60 & 90 days of employment
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The Sales Forecast and Trade Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and managing trade planning activities to support the organizations sales objectives.
This role creates and maintains forecast models for retail customers and products by leveraging business intelligence, historical data, and market insights from various sources, including SPINs, Nielsen, and retailer portals.
The Sales Forecast and Trade Planner is a key liaison between Sales, Finance, and Operations, ensuring that demand forecasts and trade plans are accurately integrated into the companys Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
This role is a full-time (40 hr/wk) paid, salary-exempt, fully-remote position.
Working in one of the USA time zones is required.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent experience required.
3-5+ years of experience in demand forecasting, sales planning, or... trade management within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Proven experience using demand planning and trade management software.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and extract actionable insights.
High level of proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and ERP systems required.
Experience working directly with SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) processes.
In-depth knowledge of retail sales and trade planning within the health and wellness or CPG sectors strongly preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing business challenges.
High attention to detail and the ability to deliver results with a strong sense of urgency.
Comfortable working in a remote environment.
Extremely organized and task-oriented.
Willing to work a flexible schedule if and when required.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Sick time.
Paid company holidays.
Flexible vacation.
Medical, vision, and dental (USA).
Flexible Spending Account - FSA (USA).
Company matched (4%) 401k (USA).
Employee and immediate-family discounts on all products (upon 60 & 90 days of employment
Apply Now