Trade Strategy Analyst

conagrabrands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate to support the Trade Strategy team in implementing and refining our Customer Trade Funding Architecture. You will partner across Revenue Management, Business Development, Sales, Brand, and Finance to deliver data-driven insights and governance for trade investments.

You will develop analyses, maintain trade rates, and support reporting tools and dashboards, with a focus on accuracy and actionable recommendations to optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of related business experience.
• Experience using Excel for advanced data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Experience with Power BI reporting and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of syndicated data sources such as Circana or Nielsen.
• Experience developing complex analyses and translating findings into business recommendations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, analysis, and preparation of Trade Architecture reporting and insights.
• Develop analyses and recommendations related to performance and profitability.
• Provide visibility and analytical rigor for Trade Architecture components and decisions.
• Partner with Revenue Management, Business Development, Sales, Brand, and Finance to support trade investments.
• Support annual customer performance assessment and trade rate-setting processes.
• Execute mass-loading of customer trade rates and assist with in-year rate adjustments.
• Lead ongoing maintenance of trade rates and resolve funding balance discrepancies.
• Support development and refresh of trade-related reporting tools and dashboards.
• Monitor monthly and annual reporting for accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Business recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Circana data

Nielsen data

Job description

Reporting to our Trade Strategy Manager, you will support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of our Customer Trade Funding Architecture (Trade Architecture), which aligns investment levels with retailer support of brand priorities, historical return on investment performance, and Conagra growth goals. You will develop analytical insights, support trade funding processes, and provide visibility and transparency into Trade Architecture performance while partnering with teams across Revenue Management, Business Development, Sales, Brand, and Finance.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Support the development, analysis, and preparation of Trade Architecture reporting and insights.
• Develop complex analyses and recommendations related to Trade Architecture performance and profitability enhancement opportunities.
• Provide visibility, transparency, and analytical rigor for Trade Architecture components and decision-making.
• Partner with Revenue Management, Business Development, Sales, Brand, and Finance teams to support trade investment strategies and ongoing governance.
• Support the annual customer performance assessment and trade rate-setting process, including updates to Trade Architecture models and customer-specific trade funding rates.
• Execute mass-loading of customer trade rates by item and support in-year rate adjustments related to compliance variances.
• Lead ongoing maintenance of trade rates and assist with resolving funding balance discrepancies.
• Support the development, enhancement, and refresh of trade-related reporting tools and dashboards.
• Monitor monthly and annual reporting requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency across trade funding processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, oversight, and business performance through data-driven recommendations.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of related business experience.
• Experience using Excel for advanced data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Experience with Power BI reporting and visualization tools.Knowledge of syndicated data sources such as Circana or Nielsen.
• Experience developing complex analyses and translating findings into business recommendations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including structuring analytical approaches, collecting and validating data, identifying issues, and presenting recommendations.

Number of Days in Office: 4

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Compensation

Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.