Sales Forecast and Trade Planner

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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).