Remote Sales Analytics Analyst - CPG

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli is seeking a data-driven Sales Planning Analyst to support multiple customers including Meijer, HEB, and SpartanNash. You will build and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and analyses to track shipments, consumption, distribution, and promotional results, driving growth and accuracy in forecasts.

The role involves supporting annual planning, setting up trade spending plans in XTEL, and preparing presentations that translate data into clear insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting.
• CPG confectionery experience is desirable.
• Prefer experience with grocery channels (Meijer) and key retailers.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and analyses to track shipments, consumption, distribution, promotional results, and progress against business objectives.
• Support annual business planning, sales forecasts, and growth projections.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.
• Set up and maintain trade spending plans in XTEL system.
• Prepare customer-facing and internal presentations that translate complex data into insights and recommendations.
• Manage item setup and input of customer contracts with distributors and retailers.
• Assist with deductions validation, post audits, and trade spend invoices.

Skills

Data analysis

Sales reporting

Dashboards

Forecasting

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

XTEL system

Job description

Ghirardelli is seeking a data-driven Sales Planning Analyst to support multiple customers including Meijer, HEB, and SpartanNash. You will build and maintain sales reports, dashboards, and analyses to track shipments, consumption, distribution, and promotional results, driving growth and accuracy in forecasts.

The role involves supporting annual planning, setting up trade spending plans in XTEL, and preparing presentations that translate data into clear insights and recommendations.