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 organization?s 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 company?s 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: ? Bachelor?s 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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