Deduction Analyst

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a leading organization within the Health, Wellness, and Beauty / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) space is seeking a Trade Spend & Deduction Management Specialist to support sales and financial operations. This role plays a key part in managing trade spend forecasting, execution, and deduction resolution for major retail and digital commerce customers.The Specialist will be responsible for maintaining trade investment data, reviewing and actualizing deductions, and partnering closely with sales and client contacts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies. CPG experience is required.Temp‑to‑Perm | $30–$32/hour Hybrid – Morristown, NJ (3 days onsite)Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and update all shipment forecasts, promotional events, and trade spend data within the client’s Trade Investment Management (TIM) systemTranslate forecasted volume and trade event data from internal portals into the client TIM platformReview trade deductions and accurately allocate them by customer, category, and promotional eventReconcile actual trade spend against financial reports to ensure accuracy and alignmentPartner with sales teams to research, validate, and resolve deductions at key retail customersInvestigate unplanned, invalid, or short-paid charges and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholdersServe as a point of contact for deduction-related inquiries from internal teams and client partnersCollaborate cross-functionally to resolve deduction issues efficiently and prevent reoccurrenceRetrieve and manage supporting trade, promo, and brand documentation from shared systems and upload to internal document repositoriesCore CompetenciesCustomer & Client Focus: Builds trust and maintains effective relationships with sales teams and client stakeholdersOrganization & Planning: Manages multiple priorities, organizes large volumes of data, and meets deadlines consistentlyPerseverance: Demonstrates persistence when resolving complex or disputed deductionsPriority Setting & Time Management: Focuses on high-impact work and efficiently manages competing demandsTechnical Learning: Quickly learns systems, tools, and CPG trade processesQualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience requiredMinimum 3+ years of experience in trade spend, deduction management, collections, accounting, or CPG finance rolesConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is requiredProfessional SkillsStrong analytical mindset with intellectual curiosityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with strong attention to detailComfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environmentAdvanced proficiency in Excel; PowerPoint experience preferredExperience working with Trade Investment Management (TIM) systems strongly preferredWork EnvironmentHybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remoteLocation: Morristown, NJMinimal travel, as neededBenefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance