Deduction Analyst

LHH; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Trade Spend & Deduction Management Specialist in Morristown, NJ, to manage sales and financial operations within the CPG sector. The successful candidate will maintain trade investment data and partner with sales for discrepancy resolution.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. A hybrid work schedule is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in trade spend, deduction management, or CPG finance roles.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update trade spend data within the Trade Investment Management system.
• Review trade deductions and allocate them by customer, category, and promotional event.
• Partner with sales teams to resolve deductions with retail customers.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel proficiency

Familiarity with Trade Investment Management systems

Education

3+ years in trade spend or CPG finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a leading organization within the Health, Wellness, and Beauty / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) space is seeking a Trade Spend & Deduction Management Specialist to support sales and financial operations. This role plays a key part in managing trade spend forecasting, execution, and deduction resolution for major retail and digital commerce customers.

The Specialist will be responsible for maintaining trade investment data, reviewing and actualizing deductions, and partnering closely with sales and client contacts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies. CPG experience is required.

Hybrid – Morristown, NJ (3 days onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update all shipment forecasts, promotional events, and trade spend data within the client’s Trade Investment Management (TIM) system
• Translate forecasted volume and trade event data from internal portals into the client TIM platform
• Review trade deductions and accurately allocate them by customer, category, and promotional event
• Reconcile actual trade spend against financial reports to ensure accuracy and alignment
• Partner with sales teams to research, validate, and resolve deductions at key retail customers
• Investigate unplanned, invalid, or short‑paid charges and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders
• Serve as a point of contact for deduction‑related inquiries from internal teams and client partners
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve deduction issues efficiently and prevent reoccurrence
• Retrieve and manage supporting trade, promo, and brand documentation from shared systems and upload to internal document repositories

Core Competencies

• Customer & Client Focus: Builds trust and maintains effective relationships with sales teams and client stakeholders
• Organization & Planning: Manages multiple priorities, organizes large volumes of data, and meets deadlines consistently
• Perseverance: Demonstrates persistence when resolving complex or disputed deductions
• Priority Setting & Time Management: Focuses on high‑impact work and efficiently manages competing demands
• Technical Learning: Quickly learns systems, tools, and CPG trade processes

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in trade spend, deduction management, collections, accounting, or CPG finance roles
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is required

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with intellectual curiosity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; PowerPoint experience preferred
• Experience working with Trade Investment Management (TIM) systems strongly preferred
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Location: Morristown, NJ
• Minimal travel, as needed

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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