Job description
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Nestlé's Finance function delivers value above and beyond just financial reporting and analysis. Our role as strategic business partners is to drive decision-making, translate insights into meaningful actions, and enable great ideas to come to life. As part of a global organization with a long-standing legacy, there is no shortage of opportunities to directly impact our consumers. We're committed to seeing a vision and helping the business achieve its potential by providing knowledge, expertise, and stewardship that transcends the traditional scope of finance roles. A healthy appetite for growth and learning is essential to our success; our tight-knit community embraces a mindset of continuous improvement to deepen our understanding of the business and drive real performance. As a member of our team, you will support some of the world's most well-known brands, and embark on a career journey that enriches and accelerates your development.
Job Summary:
The Business Support Analyst assists the Sales organization to help with account support in the areas of trade program setup and maintenance, deduction validation and clearing, AP check payments, and forecasting.
Supervision Received:
Minimal
Supervision Given:
None
Financial/Strategic Impact:
- Management of trade budgets
- Management of overall trade deduction balances
Primary Responsibilities:
- Process deductions in order to meet the quarterly goals based upon data provided by Sales Finance
- Complete accurate and timely trade program setup and reconciliation in conjunction with the promotional trade rate goals
- Issue Accounts Payable checks as needed
- Match and validate Proof of Performance through contracts
- Conduct and attend monthly reviews of forecast and promotional plan
- Attend trade review meetings as needed to review deduction management, trade spend, and plan revisions with the Account Manager and/or RGM Field Finance
- Review and analyze trade reports
- Handle and analyze new item, special pack, seasonal, and everyday forecasts
- Analyze sales pricing and distributor deductions to resolve areas where program improvements could be initiated
- Provide templates to Account Managers and/or Sales Finance for any input needs
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to exchange information and update controls
- Make recommendations for updating pricing and programs as needed
Requirements and Minimum Education Level:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; equivalent experience defined as at least 4 years of relevant, professional-level working experience in the same or similar field
Required Skills:
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple work flows at any given time
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with a strong emphasis in intermediate Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Position descriptions are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the position involves and what is required to perform it.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Job ID: 238624
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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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