Manager, Business

Serve as the central point of contact for all pricing, business planning, margins, investments and inventory recommendations for assigned suppliers.

Negotiate and agree on the supplier annual business plans.Deliver on volume, sales and profitability objectives by brand and channel.Develop and manage all aspects of pricing for assigned suppliers, including price model structure, chargebacks, margins and competitive pricingProvide visibility into the business plan including tactical investments, trade and commercial performance.Support management of warehouse inventory levels by consistently providing brand program information to Purchasing Team.Deliver channel business plan to sales management including all sales tools, initiatives, priorities and objectives.Lead integration for all channel, customer, and consumer activities.

Lead channel planning sessions for assigned supplier(s).Communicate market brand and consumer developments, trends and best practices.

Identify and propose solutions to competitive activities.Coordinate and develop strong regional/ethnic programs that respond to local consumer insight while staying true to national brand strategy.Monitor business performance and implement corrective business building activities.

Participate in driving digital activation activities.Bachelor’s degree 8 + years sales industry experience Previous management experience preferredRelevant cross-functional experience (finance, operations, IT, HR, project management, etc.)Proficient MS Office skillsProficient in analysis of syndicated consumer data (IRI, Nielsen)Budget, and/or P&L experience with major CPG companyWork Conditions and Physical Requirements:Frequent hand motion with answering and dialing phones and computer workOccasional carrying, overhead reaching and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various dutiesOccasional immediate reaching to perform various office dutiesOccasional standing for short amounts of time to perform various dutiesOccasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various dutiesExtended sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstationMinimal squatting or bending to perform various dutiesOccasional climb stairs