Trade Promotions & Deductions Specialist. Job in Wayne LilyLifestyle Jobs

Trade Spend & Deduction Management Analyst Partnered with a client services organization seeking a Trade Spend & Deduction Management Analyst to support sales performance and financial accuracy for key national clients. This role plays a critical part in managing trade spend forecasting, trade event execution, and deduction resolution by ensuring planned promotions and shipments are accurately reflected, tracked, and reconciled. Location: Wayne, PA or Morristown, NJ Pay Rate: $25-$30 per hour Work Schedule: Hybrid - in office Tuesday-Thursday (3 days/week), remaining days remote Travel: Minimal, as needed Key Responsibilities Trade Spend & Forecast Management Maintain accurate shipment forecasts and trade spend data within the client's Trade Investment Management (TIM) system Translate forecasted volume and trade event data from internal systems into the client's platform Ensure all planned trade events are properly set up, tracked, and maintained Deduction Management & Reconciliation Review trade deductions and correctly allocate them by customer, event, and category within the TIM system Reconcile actual trade spend against client financial reporting to ensure accuracy and alignmentInvestigate unplanned, invalid, or unsupported deductions and document findings Partner with sales teams to research, resolve, and clear deductions at key customers Serve as a primary point of contact for deduction-related questions and issue resolution Cross‑Functional & Client Support Collaborate with internal teams and client contacts to resolve deduction discrepancies efficiently Retrieve and manage trade documentation from client systems and shared drives Upload and organize supporting documentation within internal document management systems Communicate deduction status, trends, and issues clearly to internal stakeholders Core Competencies Customer & Client Focus Perseverance and follow-through Strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Technical curiosity and ability to quickly learn new systems Effective time management and attention to detail Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required Minimum of 3 years of experience in trade spend, deduction management, collections, accounting, or related financial roles Strong Excel proficiency; experience with reconciliations and reporting Excellent communication skills with internal teams and external partners Ability to work independently while collaborating cross‑functionally Technical Skills Advanced Excel skills; PowerPoint proficiency preferred Experience with Trade Investment Management (TIM) systems or similar platforms strongly preferred Comfort working across multiple systems and client portals Benefits Benefit offerings available for associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401(k) plan. Associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as holiday pay where applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Massachusetts Candidates Only It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr