Trade Pricing Analyst - Schwan's Company

* Strong preference for Marshall based but open to candidates in the Twin Cities*







At Schwan’s Company, the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table. Around here, every job matters, every voice counts, and every person contributes in a big way. We look to you to execute business, build relationships, and take pride in your work because at Schwan’s, you lead the way, and we value what you bring. Our passion is our food. Our secret is our people.



Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Freschetta® pizza and Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™; Pagoda® and bibigo Asian-style snacks and Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more.



Our team is growing! We are seeking an early career, data-minded Trade Pricing Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing pricing and trade strategies for key customers in the Food Service industry, supporting our company’s high growth and profit objectives and ensuring that all internal departments and key stakeholders are aligned with the go-to market strategy. You will collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams to manage trade commitments and evaluate customer performance against volume targets. In addition, you will help gather input, ensuring clarity and legal compliance with contract terms.







If you are someone who loves to work with numbers, possessing strong analytical skills & communication skills, then this could be your perfect role!



Responsibilities:





+ Work closely with Director Revenue Growth Management, Director Financial Planning & Analysis and marketing teams in the annual planning process and assist with the development of the annual trade marketing review for the customer or channel.



+ Participate in the development of category or customer strategies as well as the selling/marketing/promotional plans for the customer or channel. Ensure timely execution and management of strategy initiatives and the processes key elements.



+ Provide sales and trade expertise in the development of customer or broker programs and supporting material. Ensure alignment across sales and marketing teams to ensure effective field sales execution.



+ Work closely with marketing team to develop annual volume and trade spending plans for the customers or channels categories and brands.



+ Conduct competitive pricing analyses and review and analyze product pricing compared to competitors in the marketplace. Implement and maintain pricing infrastructures while ensuring pricing complies with guidelines and meets financial targets.



+ Evaluate effectiveness of pricing strategies and modified pricing structures as needed, provide reporting and documentation of pricing structures, and serve as the point of contact for pricing inquiries from internal sales department, brokers, distributors, internal operations, and customers.



+ Analyze, evaluate, recommend, and approve pricing in alignment with price strategy to include profit/loss analysis, cost analysis, competitive analysis, market niche reporting, regional assessment of pricing, and any other analysis of interest to senior management.



+ Review customer or channel trade fund allocations, targets, and account- specific promotion planning. Manage and reconcile trade funds. Conduct post promotion ROI analyses.



+ Work with Customer Planning Manager & marketing to develop and communicate all promotional elements to support programs including the creation of new launch selling tools. Rank, track, and publish all new launch results.



+ Track performance on a continuous basis to ensure that volume goals are achieved within trade spending parameters. Review markets with problems and/or areas for opportunity and develop action plans accordingly.



+ Ensure the continual development of overall category expertise that will position the division as the category expert with customers. Develop presentations that will enhance the customer and division profits.





Basic Qualifications:





+ A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in an Analyst type role involving working with financial data and analysis



+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic recommendations



+ MS Office Suite specifically Excel and other analytical tools



+ Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment









Preferred Qualifications:





+ Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field



+ 2+ years’ experience in a role involving pricing, trade or financial analysis would be ideal in a CPG or corporate setting









The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Food Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.