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Trade and Promotion Management Specialist (Part time/Parents Hours)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in similar roles within the food retail or distribution industry.
  • Proven experience in trade and promotion management.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with EDI systems and customer portals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new item submissions and maintenance, including updating case specs, UPCs, and pack sizes in customer portals and category reviews.
  • Plan and manage promotions (EDLPs, TPRs, MCBs), track promo acceptance, and monitor pricing for accuracy and timely execution.
  • Oversee distribution compliance and SKU setup, addressing case pack errors and other compliance issues.
  • Handle trade deduction management and chargeback resolution, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate invoicing and credits through ICTPM/EDI processes.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Proactivity
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

About the company

TruRoots, LLC logo

TruRoots, LLC

  • Food & Beverage
  • 51–200
In constant operation since 1961, we are formerly known as a division of the J.M. Smucker Company. We are now TruRoots, LLC, makers of natural, organic foods and beverages like Santa Cruz Organic and R.W. Knudsen fruit juices and our namesake ancient grains.

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Job description

TruRoots Company is a private equity backed CPG food and beverage company with thriving, category leading brands consumers love. We're focused on accelerating growth through expanding our brand portfolios, which include R.W. Knudsenjuices, Santa Cruz Organic beverages, apple sauces, and TruRoots grains

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Trade and Promotion Management Specialist!

Are you detail-oriented and proactive? We're expanding and seeking a Trade and Promotion Management Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Be a part of a team where your skills in managing trade paperwork, handling price adjustments, and navigating deductions will be highly valued.

What You'll Do:

New Item Submission & Maintenance

  • Lead the charge in submitting items for category reviews
  • Keep our product data fresh, managing case specs, UPCs, and pack sizes in customer portals
  • Ensure seamless updates for discontinued or replacement SKUs

Promotion Management

  • Organize and submit dynamic promotions like EDLPs, TPRs, and MCBs
  • Track and validate promo acceptance with precision
  • Monitor promotional pricing to guarantee accuracy and timely execution

Distribution & Compliance Tracking

  • Ensure all authorized SKUs are correctly set up in systems
  • Keep a vigilant eye on compliance issues, tackling case pack errors, and more
  • Chargeback Resolution & Invoice Matching
  • Investigate and resolve deduction or chargeback issues swiftly
  • Ensure accurate invoice processing by addressing discrepancies or missing credits

Trade & Deduction Management

  • Navigate the nuances of trade and deductions, adapting to ICTPM needs and systems
  • EDI Verification & Transmission
  • Verify orders, weights, and loads through EDI with precision

Portal Management

  • Efficiently manage customer portals for item submissions and updates

Discontinuation Notification

  • Communicate item discontinuations to relevant stakeholders promptly

Customer Service

  • Build strong internal connections and work cross-functionally
  • Act as the essential link between customers, customer service, and sales teams

Who you are:

  • You have 2-3 years experience in similar roles within food retail distribution industry
  • You have proven experience in trade and promotion management
  • You pride yourself on your strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • You are proficient in EDI systems and customer portals
  • You have been recognized for excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • You have strong customer service experience


Join us and leverage your skills to make a significant impact. Your expertise will drive success in our expanding team. We look forward to having you onboard!

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