Trade Program & TPM Data Analyst

Electrolit (CAB Enterprises); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CAB Enterprises, Inc. in Houston seeks a Trade Program Analyst to optimize trade programs, analyze data, and support pricing and promotions aligned with sales goals.

You will maintain the TPM software, load plan-level targets and calendars, and collaborate with sales and finance to ensure accurate forecasts and compliant spend. The role requires SAP proficiency, strong analytics, and the ability to work across time zones with occasional travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least three years of experience in trade analysis, program evaluation, or a related role.
• Experience with SAP and Trade Program Management software.
• Basic understanding of product distribution in the CPG industry.

Responsibilities

• Administer the company’s trade program management system and utilize the trade program management software to track and analyze trade program data
• Manage TPM system inputs
• Load plan-level sales targets and trade rates
• Load National Promotion Calendars
• Manage system reconfigurations as use cases change
• Configure planning mode changes
• Manage access requests and role permissions
• Provide functional and technical support and guidance, to the sales team and other users, on the TPM software
• Review and approve customer trade promotions, responsible for proofing deals, communications, and advertising vehicles for accuracy of assigned categories
• Support development of Revenue Operations enablers (data, system, process, and capabilities) that optimize the path for supporting revenue growth across all routes to market and lines of business
• Modify existing hierarchy to align with planning structures, review and socialize updated hierarchy
• Review and implement strategic pricing initiatives to support profitability, consumer engagement, and increased market share
• Support the development of the annual bottoms up sales forecast and monthly forecast update with accounting and finance teams to ensure an accurate volume and net revenue plan by product group and customer for region
• Work with internal sales teams to support post-promotion analysis for future plan optimization and learnings
• Maintain records of all promotions to support accurate cost accruals and timely clearance of customer bill-backs and deductions
• Prepare reports relating to trade promotion results, including planning, financial modeling, and postpromotion effectiveness based on financial and volume benchmarks
• Assist customer level annual planning and new distribution/ slotting management projections for the annual operating plan
• Actively participate in the development of new solutions, moving the organization forward in capabilities
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the data entry and management processes within TPM
• Stay updated on TPM system updates and best practices and provide training to team members as necessary.
• Perform special projects, including revenue and expense analysis, and respond to related technical inquiries, as requested by the finance and other departments
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trade program management

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Trade Program Management software

Job description

CAB Enterprises, Inc. in Houston seeks a Trade Program Analyst to optimize trade programs, analyze data, and support pricing and promotions aligned with sales goals.

You will maintain the TPM software, load plan-level targets and calendars, and collaborate with sales and finance to ensure accurate forecasts and compliant spend. The role requires SAP proficiency, strong analytics, and the ability to work across time zones with occasional travel up to 20%.