Expert, Trade Promotion Analyst | Shelton, CT

Expert, Trade Promotion Analyst

Shelton, CT

Play a pivotal role in shaping trade strategy and driving commercial excellence. From managing trade promotions and clearing deductions to leading impactful events and content initiatives, this role offers high visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to build expertise in CPG analytics and strategic operations.

At i-Health (a dsm-firmenich company), consumers and brands are at the heart of all we do. We are on a mission to unlock self-care for overlooked and unspoken health needs. As leaders in our respective categories of Microbiome (Culturelle® Probiotics, Lacteol® Postbiotics) and Women’s Health (AZO® intimate health and Estroven® menopause solutions), we strive to be the thought leaders and change makers, carrying the responsibility to shape the future of our categories and bring inspired, approachable science-backed solutions to our core audience of women and families. Discover more at dsmihealth.com

Your key responsibilities

• Manage Trade Promotion Planning & Analytics: Maintain retailer planners and promotional events in Blue Planner, ensure compliance with trade guidelines, and generate reports on key business metrics for leadership teams.
• Support Trade Accruals & Claims: Assist with accrual processes, review customer-specific trade claims, and collaborate with brokers to resolve pending claims efficiently.
• System Oversight & Process Improvement: Oversee TPM system data integrity, troubleshoot user issues, provide training, and identify opportunities to streamline and automate workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and IT to align trade management processes, pricing performance, and system functionality.
• Purchase Order & Spend Management: Facilitate trade-related purchase order requisitions in SAP, maintain documentation, and track actual vs. planned spend in Blue Planner.
• Event & Trade Show Coordination: Manage trade show paperwork, maintain convention calendars, and support planning for special events and sales meetings.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field, preferred.
• Specific knowledge of CPG trade promotion management (TPM) and trade promotion optimization (TPO) processes and systems, such as Blue Planner.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• 1–2 years of experience in trade promotion management within a CPG/FMCG company.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and IT teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $97,600-$115,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

 

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