Sales & Logistics Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales and Logistics Analyst to join a thriving natural foods business in Montreal, supporting the growth of beloved brands across Canada. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys working with numbers, and values both independence and teamwork. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring commercial success by managing trade deductions, forecasting demand, and collaborating closely with third-party logistics partners.
The organisation is committed to investing in your professional development, offering you the autonomy to make an impact while being supported by a knowledgeable team. With flexible working opportunities and the chance to work alongside international colleagues, this position offers a unique blend of responsibility, variety, and personal growth.
What you'll do:
- Review and validate submitted trade deductions against agreed trade terms and promotions for each retail customer individually, ensuring accuracy and compliance with commercial agreements.
- Prepare and submit monthly forecasting and demand planning reports in alignment with the Sales Manager to identify potential risks and opportunities for growth.
- Monitor and coordinate in-market stock levels through close collaboration with third-party logistics providers to maintain optimal inventory.
- Conduct frequent inventory analyses to minimise the risk of obsolete stock and prevent out-of-stock situations across all product lines.
- Report monthly on the status of trade deductions, in-market stock levels, and order replenishment requirements to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate and submit detailed product specification sheets for new product launches as well as when brands are listed at new customers.
- Build strong working relationships with local logistics providers, brokers, and internal teams based at headquarters in Switzerland to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support commercial initiatives and resolve operational challenges promptly.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas where processes can be optimised or enhanced within the supply chain function.
What you bring:
- A Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management provides a solid foundation for this analytical role.
- Approximately 2-3 years of experience within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company equips you with relevant industry knowledge.
- Basic proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems enables you to manage data efficiently within established processes.
- Experience using sales planning tools such as Exceedra or SAP IBP is highly valued for effective forecasting activities.
- Previous exposure to Canadian or US retailer trade deduction management is considered a significant asset for this position.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is highly desirable for effective communication across diverse teams.
- Exceptional organisational skills paired with strong attention to detail ensure accuracy in all aspects of your work.
- Comfort working independently while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills allows you to collaborate seamlessly across multiple stakeholders.
- A natural affinity for numbers, financial data, and commercial metrics supports your analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Proactive attitude towards identifying areas for improvement demonstrates your commitment to continuous enhancement of processes.
What's next:
Apply today by clicking on the link-your future as a valued Sales and Logistics Analyst awaits!
About Robert Walters
Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services to organisations of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.
The businesses we partner with want to make things happen. And they need people to do it. They have goals. They have challenges. They want answers.
We deliver the talent solutions they need to reach their goals. That might mean recruiting a permanent, temporary, or interim professional. It might mean putting together an outsourced team of 30 recruitment experts. Or it might mean reframing the way they think about remuneration or diversity.
Whatever the solution, we deliver better experiences and higher quality outcomes by taking the time to listen to, and fully connect with, the people and organisations we partner with. Our ability to truly understand them and share their compelling stories is what sets us apart.
By engaging with people's stories, we help organisations find the skills and solutions to succeed and assist talented professionals to power their unique potential.
The biggest opportunities start with a story, tell us yours today.
Sales & Logistics Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales and Logistics Analyst to join a thriving natural foods business in Montreal, supporting the growth of beloved brands across Canada. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys working with numbers, and values both independence and teamwork. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring commercial success by managing trade deductions, forecasting demand, and collaborating closely with third-party logistics partners.
The organisation is committed to investing in your professional development, offering you the autonomy to make an impact while being supported by a knowledgeable team. With flexible working opportunities and the chance to work alongside international colleagues, this position offers a unique blend of responsibility, variety, and personal growth.
What you'll do:
- Review and validate submitted trade deductions against agreed trade terms and promotions for each retail customer individually, ensuring accuracy and compliance with commercial agreements.
- Prepare and submit monthly forecasting and demand planning reports in alignment with the Sales Manager to identify potential risks and opportunities for growth.
- Monitor and coordinate in-market stock levels through close collaboration with third-party logistics providers to maintain optimal inventory.
- Conduct frequent inventory analyses to minimise the risk of obsolete stock and prevent out-of-stock situations across all product lines.
- Report monthly on the status of trade deductions, in-market stock levels, and order replenishment requirements to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate and submit detailed product specification sheets for new product launches as well as when brands are listed at new customers.
- Build strong working relationships with local logistics providers, brokers, and internal teams based at headquarters in Switzerland to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support commercial initiatives and resolve operational challenges promptly.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas where processes can be optimised or enhanced within the supply chain function.
What you bring:
- A Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management provides a solid foundation for this analytical role.
- Approximately 2-3 years of experience within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company equips you with relevant industry knowledge.
- Basic proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems enables you to manage data efficiently within established processes.
- Experience using sales planning tools such as Exceedra or SAP IBP is highly valued for effective forecasting activities.
- Previous exposure to Canadian or US retailer trade deduction management is considered a significant asset for this position.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is highly desirable for effective communication across diverse teams.
- Exceptional organisational skills paired with strong attention to detail ensure accuracy in all aspects of your work.
- Comfort working independently while maintaining excellent interpersonal skills allows you to collaborate seamlessly across multiple stakeholders.
- A natural affinity for numbers, financial data, and commercial metrics supports your analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Proactive attitude towards identifying areas for improvement demonstrates your commitment to continuous enhancement of processes.
What's next:
Apply today by clicking on the link-your future as a valued Sales and Logistics Analyst awaits!
About Robert Walters
Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services to organisations of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.
The businesses we partner with want to make things happen. And they need people to do it. They have goals. They have challenges. They want answers.
We deliver the talent solutions they need to reach their goals. That might mean recruiting a permanent, temporary, or interim professional. It might mean putting together an outsourced team of 30 recruitment experts. Or it might mean reframing the way they think about remuneration or diversity.
Whatever the solution, we deliver better experiences and higher quality outcomes by taking the time to listen to, and fully connect with, the people and organisations we partner with. Our ability to truly understand them and share their compelling stories is what sets us apart.
By engaging with people's stories, we help organisations find the skills and solutions to succeed and assist talented professionals to power their unique potential.
The biggest opportunities start with a story, tell us yours today.