Trade Sales Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Execute the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by owning trade sales forecasts and ensuring SKU-level accuracy.
• Maintain SKU-level forecasts by route to market (RTM) and month using depletion data and historical trends.
• Manage forecasting complexities for special cans, limited-time offers (LTOs), and new innovation items.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales, and Trade Finance to refine and validate forecast assumptions.
• Lead the development of data-driven insights by analyzing trends across depletions, offtake, and key account programs.
• Drive root-cause analyses of variances between forecasts and actuals to strengthen forecasting processes.
• Manage data entry into SAP to ensure accurate trade sales forecasts for global supply chain planning.
• Design and maintain scalable SKU-level planning templates and analytical dashboards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in analytics, forecasting, or sales planning within the CPG industry.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to interpret complex sales data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or SAP Cloud Analytics.
• Proficiency in coding languages including Python, R, or SQL.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401k Match.
• Family Leave, PTO, and Paid Holiday Schedule.
• Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

About the Company

Red Bull is a global leader in the energy drink market, known for its high-performance products and dynamic brand presence. Red Bull North America drives innovation and excellence across sales, marketing, and operations to deliver premium experiences to consumers worldwide.