Senior Manager - Trade Optimization
Core
Lead Plan Optimization tool/system development and provide strategic trade efficiency recommendations to improve business results for Grocery sales teams.
Role type
Senior Manager, Trade Optimization & Analytics
Builds
Plan Optimization tools/systems and trade architecture
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Grocery, Retail Management
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Trade management strategies, Promotion optimization, Category analysis, Competitor analysis, Financial gap management, Data analysis, Cross-functional leadership, Pricing strategy, Channel conflict resolution, Analytical tool proficiency
Preferred skills
RGM experience, Trade Optimization tools/systems development
Technologies
Current analytical tools (specifics not listed)
Responsibilities
Optimize customer plans including pricing, margins, and discount curves; Develop promotion strategies by brand/PPG; Analyze category, competitor, and consumer data; Develop solutions to reduce channel conflict; Support delivery of in-year financials; Lead development of new trade optimization solutions.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership