Associate Trade Planning Manager

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc

Lakeville, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$87,400–$109,300 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Plan, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Data Sets, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Employee Assistance Plan, Expense Allocation, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Flexible Spending Accounts, Forecasting, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, Investment Strategy, Life Insurance, Management Reporting, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Marketing Strategy, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Partner Sales, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Revenue Management, Revenue Planning, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Support, Scholarship, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan, Volume Planning
LOCATION
Lakeville, MA
POSTED
11 days ago

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Associate Trade Planning Manager! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

The Associate Trade Planning Manager plays a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and optimization of trade strategies across assigned customers and channels. This position serves as a key business partner to Sales, Finance, Marketing, Demand Planning, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Analytics, Supply Planning, and Technology teams to drive profitable growth, improve trade spend effectiveness, and support the achievement of company objectives.

The role is responsible for managing trade investments, supporting demand forecasting, developing business insights, and ensuring the accuracy of trade, volume, revenue, and financial plans. The Associate Trade Planning Manager combines strong analytical and financial capabilities with cross-functional collaboration to deliver data-driven recommendations and business results within a dynamic consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.

A Day in the Life...

Trade Planning & Financial Management

  • Manage and allocate trade expenditures across assigned customers and channels in compliance with applicable laws, accounting principles, and company policies.
  • Support annual planning processes, customer business planning, forecast development, and risk/opportunity assessments.
  • Advise financial reforecasts and provide visibility into trade spending rates, customer investments, and total spending by channel.
  • Reconcile trade spending against approved budgets in partnership with Finance and Marketing teams.
  • Review and validate trade plans to ensure accuracy of volume, revenue, margin, and trade spend assumptions.
  • Assess customer-level profitability and recommend actions to improve trade efficiency and return on investment (ROI).
  • Collaborate with Sales, Demand Planning, Marketing, and Supply Planning to integrate customer and market intelligence into forecasts.
  • Support monthly forecasting, business reviews, month-end close activities, and ongoing sales planning processes.
  • Monitor and communicate changes to trade, volume, and revenue plans during annual planning and reforecast cycles.

Analytics & Insights

  • Analyze trade promotions, customer performance, and market trends to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
  • Conduct post-promotion analysis, ROI evaluations, and variance analysis to improve future planning decisions.
  • Develop management reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into account, channel, and business performance.
  • Gather, model, interpret, and communicate data-driven insights from syndicated, shipment, and customer performance data.
  • Recommend solutions and optimization opportunities that improve sales performance, trade effectiveness, and profitability.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement

  • Serve as a trusted business partner to Sales teams in support of customer strategies, joint business planning, and promotional execution.
  • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to enhance trade management, forecasting, and reporting systems.
  • Support the implementation of marketing and RGM strategies through data analysis, customer insights, and performance tracking.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance trade planning processes, reporting capabilities, and decision-making effectiveness.
  • Ensure data integrity, system compliance, and adherence to master data governance standards.

What We Are Looking For:

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in Business Planning, Trade Planning, Sales Planning, Revenue Growth Management, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of trade practices, promotional planning, and customer investment management preferred.
  • Strong understanding of trade strategy, customer investment planning, promotional effectiveness, and retailer execution within a CPG environment.
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze P&Ls, budgets, accruals, forecasts, and ROI metrics.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive concise insights from large data sets.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with trade management systems preferred.
  • Experience working with syndicated and point-of-sale (POS) data such as Circana/Nielsen preferred.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business conditions and evolving priorities.
  • Strong commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education:

Bachelor''s or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$87,400 - $109,300

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

  • Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Telehealth services

  • 1:1 health coaching

  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

  • 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

  • Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

  • Holiday pay for 12 holidays

  • Career development and growth opportunities

  • Tuition/Education assistance programs

  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

  • Scholarship programs for children of employees

  • Parental leave

  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

  • Adoption assistance

  • Bereavement leave

  • Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

  • Up to $300 massage reimbursement

  • Employee appreciation events

  • Employee discounts

  • Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

  • Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
  • Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
  • Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
  • Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc

About Us
For 80 years, Ocean Spray's logo has been an enduring symbol of what we stand for - taste, health and heritage. From the creation of the Cooperative, to the steady wave of new products designed to delight customers today, Ocean Spray has a history of quality, great taste and innovative products. Beginning with the harvest, it is the spirit of discovery and determination, and the dedication of grower-owners and employees, that allows us to manufacture and market our products to delight consumers around the globe!

As we develop new products and expand our markets we are looking to hire talented individuals that want to be part of our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment you will love working at Ocean Spray. At Ocean Spray we understand the value of working together, while knowing each individual plays a vital role in the company's success. Our business has always been and continues to be built on the people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal: to make Ocean Spray the best branded cooperative in the world. The same sense of opportunity, resourcefulness and innovation on which the Cooperative was founded is what drives Ocean Spray today!

Headquartered about 45 minutes South of Boston in Lakeville-Middleboro, Massachusetts, our corporate office employs over 450 people in Marketing, Finance, IT, Operations, Ingredient Technology, Supply Chain, Agricultural Supply, Research & Development, Human Resources, and Communications. The majority of Ocean Spray employees are in our food and beverage manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Nevada, Texas, Washington, and Florida.

Our Mission
To provide our Grower-Owners with a superior value proposition for their membership, comprised of competitive commodity payments plus world-class value from the processing and marketing of their fruit.

Our Values
As one of the most successful cooperatives and prized consumer brands in the world, we are unique. As employees, we experience first-hand the labor of love our Grower-Owners put into providing healthy fruits for the world to enjoy. Our values reflect their hard work:

Respect
We encourage diversity of thought, heritage and experience. Our collective commitment to openness and teamwork fosters a culture where collaboration, coaching and trust prosper. We take pride in making products that come from a good place, so we protect our resources to meet present needs without compromising our future.

Ownership
Our efforts are as equally devoted and passionate as those of our Grower-Owners. We hold ourselves and each other accountable to the highest standards and results in everything we do. We are committed to supporting and engaging one another as we are the catalysts for our success.

Innovation
We approach each day with initiative, curiosity and creativity to meet the wants and needs of our customers and consumers. Asking ourselves what is right for our customers and consumers inspires meaningful innovation and a culture of continuous improvement that strengthens our brand and business.

Benefits
Ocean Spray has adopted a Total Rewards approach which integrates our compensation and benefits plan under one cohesive strategy. Total rewards include: base salary, incentives, pay for time not worked, health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and other perquisites. We will leverage the components of Total Rewards to maximize return on investment while providing programs which attract and retain the best talent to drive Ocean Spray performance.

  • Medical/Dental Insurance Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Vacations and Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Other Benefits
  • Ocean Spray recognizes the importance of balance in its employees' professional and personal lives. Although eligibility for specific programs and facilities vary by location and scheduled hours, Ocean Spray offers other benefits including: adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, volunteer programs, professional memberships, group insurance (auto and home, pet), group legal services, health and wellness events, and scholarship assistance for family members.

For more detailed information please visit our website at http://oceanspray.com

Ocean Spray believes employee diversity makes good business sense. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American's with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-923-3878 for assistance. Ocean Spray is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer m/f/d/v.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
FOUNDED
1930
WEBSITE
http://www.oceanspray.com