Trade Sales Planning Manager
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Department:
Job Summary
FORECASTING
Maintain SKU-level forecasts by route to market (RTM) and month using depletion data offtake trends and historical performance to support both near-term and long-term planning.
Manage the forecasting complexities associated with special cans limited-time offers (LTOs) and new innovation items.
Partner closely with Demand Planning Supply Planning Sales Operations and Trade Finance to continuously refine and validate forecasts.
Represent the Trade Sales Planning function in cross-functional S&OP review meetings clearly articulating insights and recommendations.
Own the bi-monthly S&OP review deck by maintaining core templates updating slides and developing ad hoc analyses for leadership.
Maintain the monthly S&OP accuracy dashboard and summarize performance trends risks and opportunities.
Input approved plans into SAP to ensure an accurate trade forecast is available for global supply chain planning.
INSIGHTS
Lead the development of data-driven insights by analyzing trends across depletions offtake key account programs and route-to-market-specific performance.
Build and maintain advanced analytical tools and dashboards that improve visibility into forecast drivers and increase business agility.
Drive root-cause analyses of variances between forecasts and actuals working cross-functionally to address root causes strengthen forecasting processes and reduce recurring variances.
Partner with Trade Sales Planning team members and Key Accounts to evaluate the impact of new initiatives across products distribution pricing and promotions.
Influence decision-making across the organization by providing credible objective and insight-rich analyses.
FORECASTING SYSTEM SUPPORT
Design and maintain scalable SKU-level planning templates reports and reference files used by Trade Sales Planning Key Accounts and field sales teams.
Lead monthly data reviews of plans within CPM data to ensure data integrity recommend corrections and adjust data as needed.
Champion continuous improvement efforts to modernize forecasting tools drive automation and optimize data flows.
Qualifications :
Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytics forecasting sales planning or similar roles within CPG. Â
Strong customer service aptitude and ability to work with all levels of the organization from field Level to executive management.Â
Proven ability to interpret sales data analyze results and provide actionable recommendations tied to business strategy.Â
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multitask and consistently meet deadlines. Â
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present complex data in comprehensive ways to drive internal alignment with sales leaders and externally with retailers. Â
Ability to explain technical information in a simple way that establishes rapport persuades others and gains understanding.Â
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Â
Knowledge of advanced data visualization tools (Tableau Power BI Unify SAP Cloud Analytics) is a plus.
Knowledge of coding languages (Python R SQL) is a plus.
Self-motivated and resourceful; able to resolve issues by talking to multiple people at different levels within the organization. Â
Must be fluent in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
Additional Information :
This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.
The base salary range for this position is $109250 $120750 cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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