Trade Planning Analyst

Company: Hometown Food CompanyPosition: Trade Planning AnalystLocation: Chicago, IL (in office 5 days a week)Position Overview: The position will support a variety of trade promotion and pricing activities for the sales team. This position will work closely with the Director of Revenue Management & Sales Planning to assist with RGM strategies and collaborate closely with Sales for execution.Job Responsibilities: Ensure all expected trade spend funds as well as projected case shipments are captured in our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure invoice accuracy via our TPM (Trade Promotion Management) toolDevelop, implement, and maintain financial models to facilitate the annual budget and forecasting process, particularly in preparation for the upcoming fiscal yearWork closely with finance to ensure adequate accruals for promotion activitiesManage external broker analysts by training on systems and trade promotion processesTrack sales team KPI’s for efficiency of deduction processing and promotion entry and maintenanceSupport Deduction Management and A/P processes on behalf of Sales TeamMaintain and communicate customer price lists with the sales and marketing teamsAnalyze Trade and Pricing strategies to ensure HFC plans are optimized for our customers and consumersPerform review and analysis of special projects and keep management properly informed Support Customer Service with Trade related pricing maintenanceRequired:Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related degreeAdvanced analytical / technical abilitiesExcellent communication skills, especially with regards to communication with external broker teamsExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsExcellent English language skills, both written and verbalPreferred:2+ years experience in revenue management or related finance / accounting role (CPG experience preferred)Understanding of third party and internal data, particularly with trade management systems and external consumption platforms (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)Working knowledge of retail merchandising and in-store execution tacticsProficient in MS Office