Trade Spend Analytics Lead

Cloverdale Foods; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Weekly massage reimbursement

Job summary

Cloverdale Foods is seeking a Trade Spend Lead to design, implement, and manage Trade Spend processes. You will build structure, workflows, tools, and reporting to improve planning, execution, tracking, and reconciliation across Sales, Accounting, and customer programs.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, process-oriented, and proficient with large data sets and Microsoft Excel. You will liaise with Sales, Finance, and customers to ensure accuracy, timely activity, and alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in trade spend analysis, preferably in consumer goods or related fields.
• Experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing, retail, distribution, or CPG industries preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve Cloverdale’s Trade Spend process, including intake, approval, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting workflows.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel extensively to analyze Trade Spend data, track trends, evaluate promotional effectiveness, ROI, and overall Trade Spend performance.
• Track, reconcile, and maintain records of customer programs, deductions, rebates, promotional agreements, disputes, and other Trade Spend activity.
• Navigate customer portals and independently investigate discrepancies across systems and data sources to support timely resolution.
• Develop accurate forecasts and budgets for Trade Spend initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives and financial targets.
• Manage Trade Spend datasets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Build standardized tools, templates, dashboards, and automated workflows to enhance visibility and reduce manual effort.
• Partner with Sales Representatives to ensure proper deal setup, communication, documentation, and compliance with Trade Spend policies.
• Lead cross-functional alignment between Sales, Sales Support, Accounting, and Finance to ensure Trade Spend accuracy and timely resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate repetitive processes, and enhance visibility into customer account activity and trends.
• Provide recommendations based on data analysis to optimize Trade Spend allocation and improve promotional strategies.
• Train internal teams on Trade Spend procedures, expectations, and best practices.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential financial and customer information with honesty and integrity.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Dashboards

Job description

Cloverdale Foods is seeking a Trade Spend Lead to design, implement, and manage Trade Spend processes. You will build structure, workflows, tools, and reporting to improve planning, execution, tracking, and reconciliation across Sales, Accounting, and customer programs.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, process-oriented, and proficient with large data sets and Microsoft Excel. You will liaise with Sales, Finance, and customers to ensure accuracy, timely activity, and alignment with