CIE Channel Sr. Analyst (Costco, International and Emerging Channels)

The CIE (Costco, International and Emerging Channels) Sr. Analyst is accountable for the development of the Nature's Path Brands within key grocery retailers and providing analysis support, to build revenues, and increase market share profitably. Key responsibilities:Supporting the development and implementation of a business plan and sales strategy for your assigned accounts to ensure attainment of company sales and spend goals and objectives.Managing the internal sales and spend tracking system to identify actual versus objective and creating action plans to address any gaps in conjunction with Regional Sales Managers. (RSM)Manage all activities related to Sales Performance System for the CIE channel.Leveraging consumer and Costco IRI data in fact-based selling to provide value to customer and to ensure retail perception of Nature's Path being an expert in the Organic category.In conjunction with RSM's and AVP, manage the bi-weekly and monthly forecasts, providing knowledgeable insights to the team based on consumption trends.Working with the RSM's and Costco Operations Managers to create and manage promotional calendars, budgets, and activities for the assigned accounts.Co-partner in the annual business planning process.Co- partner with RSM's and Operations managers to ensure equal spend across regions.Providing forecasting and budget management support to a cross section of key strategic customers within the assigned channels by:Establishing together with the RSM's and Operations Manager a partnership and credibility with external replenishment teams, conducting as needed meetings and understanding key metrics for success by retailer.Liaising with internal Cross Functional Partners (Supply Chain, Inside Sales and Logistics) to ensure key metrics such as fill rate and OTIF (on time and in full) are achieved.Identifying gaps in processes or external issues impacting key metrics and implement solutions for prompt resolution.Ad Hoc Support:May include team sample requests, planning offsite team meetings and trade shows, populating new listing forms from Salsify, compiling price audit information and providing back-up support for the Global Sales Administrator.Education:Post-secondary degree and/or diploma in a related discipline preferred; ideally in business, sales and/or marketing management.Experience, Compensation, and Location:3+ years CPG, Retail, or other relevant industry experience.Experience with replenishment objectives and key metrics and leveraging customer data to build an internal forecast.Background in broker network, distributor and/or retail sales.A demonstrated ability in key software applications such as EXCEL, PowerPoint, Word, and Retailer portals.This role has a base salary range of $75,000-$100,000 and is open to candidates remote within Canada. Food and Beverage Manufacturing