Sales Planning Analyst

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Job Title: Sales Planning Analyst Industry Sector: CPG Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr+ Location: Remote Job #: 16817745 About Our Client our client is a global provider of outsourced sales, merchandising, marketing, sampling, and retail support solutions for consumer packaged goods companies and retailers. Operating across North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, the company delivers services through its Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services divisions. About The Role This is a temporary position with the potential to go permanent after 6 months, will report into the Director of Operations, and be responsible for the following, but not limited to: Main Responsibilities Include Support sales planning, forecasting, and customer projections using sales, POS, and market data. Monitor forecast accuracy, analyze variances, and recommend forecasting improvements. Partner with internal teams to align sales volume and trade spend with business objectives. Analyze market trends, promotional performance, and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities. Support reporting, trade deduction resolution, and ongoing process improvements. Support resolution of pricing, trade deduction, and promotional discrepancies. Prepare reporting and ad hoc analysis on sales performance, trade spend, and operational metrics. About The Candidate 3+ years’ experience in a similar role Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business (Finance/Marketing preferred) 2+ years of CPG Experience TSSHP LI-TS1

The role focuses on supporting sales planning, forecasting, and analyzing market trends to identify business risks and opportunities. It also involves managing trade spend, resolving pricing discrepancies, and preparing operational performance reports.

Candidates need over 3 years of experience in a similar role, including at least 2 years within the CPG industry. A background in Business, specifically Finance or Marketing, is preferred.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sales Planning
• Forecasting
• Customer Projections
• POS Data Analysis
• Market Trend Analysis
• Trade Spend Management
• Variance Analysis
• Promotional Performance Analysis
• Trade Deduction Resolution
• Operational Metrics Reporting

• Sales
• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Marketing
• Retail

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level