Trade Planning Specialist

C.A. Carlin•Schaumburg, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The candidate will act as liaison between C.A. Carlin's Sales Team and select clients’ trade finance teams to ensure timely and accurate entry of customer promotions. The candidate will be responsible for learning a variety of trade management systems and enter plans for assigned clients. In addition to your day-to-day role, the Trade Planner will help develop formal procedures and timelines for planning so the Carlin Group always exceeds our clients’ expectations. The ideal candidate would be well organized, detail oriented with excellent telephone, communication skills and able to work independently. Must possess good computer skills as well as be a team player with a positive attitude. Previous experience using Microsoft Office with focus on Excel and Outlook is a plus.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Computer proficiency required
Organized and detail oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong multitasking skills
High attention to detail
Must be able to solve problems with urgency

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG, especially grocery/confectionary categories
Previous experience using Microsoft Office with focus on Excel and Outlook is a plus
Extensive CPG experience
Prior experience with a broker/manufacturer a plus
Prior experience with Blue Planner, Exceedra, and Vividly a plus but willing to train

Responsibilities

Maintain promotional plans for clients in a variety of 3rd party systems
Gather promotional information from sales
Understand and review promotional plans for accuracy
Assist sales and clients with questions or problems
Work closely with Deduction Management to ensure plans are entered in a timely manner
Provide excellent, timely accurate and professional customer service