Strategic Leader, Supplier Promotion Analytics

KeHE Distributors; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Promotion Analytics to partner with suppliers and internal teams to design promotional strategies that drive growth across categories and regions. You will translate data into strategic recommendations and lead cross-functional efforts to optimize ROI.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive experience with retail data, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, commercial analytics, trade marketing, revenue growth management, sales strategy, promotions, or related CPG functions.
• Experience working with manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, distributors, or broker organizations within grocery, natural, or consumer packaged goods industries.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing syndicated and customer-level data to drive business recommendations and commercial outcomes.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to suppliers and develop annual promotional and advertising strategies aligned to business objectives across categories, retailers, and regions.
• Develop supplier segmentation and engagement strategies based on growth potential and promotional objectives.
• Partner with Category Managers, Sales, and Merchandising Intelligence to align investments with category strategies and growth.
• Support annual planning processes and strategic business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment around business priorities.
• Drive adoption and expansion of promotional analytics solutions and advisory services with suppliers.
• Analyze promotional performance using syndicated and internal data to identify trends and optimize timing, investment, lift, and ROI.
• Translate analyses into actionable recommendations and growth strategies.
• Lead strategic projects to enhance promo planning capabilities and build scalable processes.
• Mentor and develop analysts and future team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Circana/IRI data

NielsenIQ

SPINS

Promotional strategy

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field

Job description

KeHE Distributors is seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Promotion Analytics to partner with suppliers and internal teams to design promotional strategies that drive growth across categories and regions. You will translate data into strategic recommendations and lead cross-functional efforts to optimize ROI.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive experience with retail data, and the ability to influence stakeholders.