Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Senior Trade Planning Analyst, Foodservice

Smithfield, VA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$110kDetected 5 days ago

Data VisualizationBusiness DevelopmentForecastingExcelSupply ChainHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office

About the role

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job.
Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Lead advanced analytics to evaluate pricing, trade spend, and promotional effectiveness across Foodservice segments.
Develop and recommend contract pricing strategies, bid frameworks, and customer-specific pricing structures.
Design and optimize operator incentive programs and distributor trade strategies aligned to profitability targets.
Lead post-event and ROI analysis to evaluate trade investment effectiveness and guide future decisions.
Partner with Sales and Business Development to support RFPs, contract negotiations, and national account planning.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Category teams to align strategies.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Develop and enhance trade planning tools, forecasting models, and reporting frameworks to improve decision-making.
Identify and implement process improvements, reporting efficiencies, and advanced analytical methodologies.
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee coaching.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Strong experience supporting Foodservice channels, including national accounts, distributor networks (e.g., Sysco, US Foods, Performance Food Group), and contract pricing environments.
Demonstrated expertise in pricing strategy, trade investment optimization, and financial modeling.
Experience working with syndicated data (IRI/Circana, Nielsen) as well as internal shipment and distributor data sources.
Proven ability to operate effectively in data-limited environments and generate actionable insights.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
Strong understanding of Foodservice economics, including distributor margins, operator dynamics, and cost-to-serve considerations.

Have a seat at our table.
When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.
With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

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