Retail Business Administrator – Northeast Region

Job Title: Retail Business Administrator – Northeast Region

COMPENSATION:

  • $28 – $32/hr (DOE)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare retailer contracts and forms.
  • Manage timely forecast and promotions in MEI.
  • Obtain proof of performance back-up from customer’s portals or other systems as necessary.
  • Work closely with the claim’s deduction team to ensure all MEI plans match deductions and provide proof of performance.
  • Pull and analyze reports to support forecasting, trade spending, and merchandising activities.
  • Work with Sales Managers to track spending and ensure team is within budgeted trade rates.
  • Communicate with Ruiz Foods cross functional teams on activities that support the NER business assisting with forecasting, production, and inventory management.
  • Work closely with the NER retailers to include Ahold, Wakefern, and others in assisting with scheduling, product availability, shortages, late deliveries, and pricing.
  • Maintain customer’s merchandising / demo trackers to track spend and performance against customer’s trade commitments.
  • Analyze and defend post audit claims.
  • Business hours are Eastern Standard Time

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10+ years of consumer package goods industry experience in trade plan software like MEI, etc.
  • Experience with Ahold, Wakefern, and other Northeast customers.
  • Proven track record managing trade software, forecasting, promotion planning, and clearing deductions.
  • Well versed in cross-functional areas of business (Customer Service, demand planning, finance, deduction reconciliation, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
  • Excellent organizational, oral / written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Committed to working together as one team with a personal style that focuses on delivering results while being resourceful, flexible, and professional.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Required: 10 years: Consumer package goods industry experience in trade plan software like MEI, etc.
  • Preferred: Experience with Safeway Nor Cal, SaveMart, Raley’s, and other Northern California customers.

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Ruiz Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE: Male, Female, Vets, Disabled (M/F/V/D).
Ruiz Foods enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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