Senior Analyst Trade and Pricing
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Fresh-Squeezed Legacy Bold New Chapter
Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana Naked KeVita Izze Copella and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category were committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.
The Commercial team is essential to Tropicana Brand Groups success by driving revenue growth acquiring and retaining customers and providing valuable market insights. Working closely with other departments to align sales strategies with business goals help shape pricing and product development and keep the company competitive and responsive to market shifts. By building strong customer relationships maximizing profitability and identifying new opportunities for growth the team contributes to both short-term and long-term success.
Your Next Pour: The Opportunity
We are looking to add a Senior Analyst to our Trade and Pricing team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the commercial fines and fees process leading cross-functional projects around fine mitigation bracket compliance and dispute cases. The Senior Analyst will also be the subject matter expert on SAP pricing procedure data management and customer order portal navigation. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities include:
- Lead PBNA True-Up processes ensuring accurate reconciliation of trade spend bracket pricing adjustments and financial accruals
- Own Unsaleable Allowance reporting and analysis identifying root causes quantifying financial impact and partnering cross-functionally to reduce waste and fine exposure
- Manage price group governance ensuring accurate customer and product alignment within pricing systems and supporting consistent execution of pricing strategies across channels
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for customer order portals driving user adoption troubleshooting issues and partnering with IT to enhance functionality
- Oversee vendor guide management ensuring compliance with pricing structures trade terms and customer-specific requirements while maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation
- Ensure adherence to trade pricing and promotional policies reinforcing governance standards and mitigating financial and compliance risk across the organization
- Lead bracket compliance initiatives monitoring adherence to pricing thresholds and discount structures identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to protect margin and ensure pricing integrity
- Support pricing strategy execution by maintaining price lists managing price increases and decreases and analyzing customer and SKU-level pricing performance
- Partner with Revenue Growth Management (RGM) Sales and Finance teams to evaluate pricing elasticity promotional effectiveness and trade ROI
- Conduct variance and profitability analysis to identify risks and opportunities across customers channels and product portfolios
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within trade and pricing systems (e.g. SAP TPM platforms Power BI)
- Ensure data integrity across trade and pricing systems proactively identifying discrepancies and driving resolution
- Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on pricing tools order processes and governance policies
- Support customer onboarding and master data with system setup related to pricing trade terms and order execution
Foundational Ingredients: Requirements
- Bachelors degree preferably in Business or Finance OR Minimum 4 years of CPG experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Must be located in Chicago IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
- Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations
- Travel up to 10%
Perks That Pack a Punch
TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan medical dental visioncompany provided life STD and LTD addition you may also elect to participate in voluntary life accident hospital and critical illness coverages.
Salary Range for this position is $70000-$90000
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At Tropicana Brands Group, we strive to provide a drinking experience that delights the senses, nourishes the body, and reimagines the future of juice.