Trade Reporting Analyst

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

3d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Trade Reporting Analyst partners with Sara Lee Frozen Bakery’s Foodservice, Retail, and ISB Sales Channels to develop reporting that supports customer and sales growth objectives. The role builds in-depth knowledge of the industry and works with Sales on AOP volume planning, standardized and ad hoc business reporting, and progress toward company year-end objectives.

The analyst develops standardized trade reporting for all channels, maintains customer and item master hierarchies in Sales Reporting tools, leads the ‘Double Dip’ reporting project for the Foodservice Indirect channel, and assists with trade strategies in the Foodservice K-12 and Buying Group segments. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales, marketing, or finance.
• Ability to translate business issues into actionable tactics that drive positive results.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage many complex projects simultaneously, with a proven track record of customer focus for internal and external customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and sound expertise in financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong systems and spreadsheet skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, NetSuite (Oracle), Blacksmith, and Tibersoft.

Nice To Haves

• Trade or pricing experience, preferably in the Foodservice channel.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardized trade reporting for all channels to effectively run the business.
• Maintain customer and item master hierarchy in Sales Reporting tools.
• Lead the ‘Double Dip’ reporting project on the Indirect channel within Foodservice.
• Assist in trade strategies in the K-12 and Buying Group segments within the Foodservice Channel.
• Partner with Foodservice, Retail, and ISB Sales Channels to build reporting that supports customer and sales growth objectives.
• Support AOP volume planning and provide standardized and ad hoc business reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts (HSA/FSA).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Wellness resources, including virtual healthcare and an employee assistance program.
• Generous paid-time-off program, including company-paid holidays.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level