Blount Fine Foods · 16 hours ago
Trade Planning Insights Analyst
Warren, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlount Fine Foods is a family-owned manufacturer of premium fresh prepared foods. The Trade Planning and Insights Analyst drives growth for the company's CPG brands by providing actionable insights and trade performance analysis to support Sales and Marketing efforts.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Conduct category reviews and analysis (assortment, pricing, promotions) for assigned accounts
Develop fact-based selling stories and insights for retailer engagement
Analyze shopper behavior using syndicated and panel data to recommend actions
Identify trends and opportunities for Blount and competitors; share with Sales, Marketing, and Forecasting
Create sales enablement materials and maintain dashboards/reports for Sales and Marketing
Track and maintain trade and promotional activity for assigned retailers
Monitor trade spend and forecast performance; provide actionable insights
Communicate updates to internal teams and broker partners
Serve as subject matter expert on trade planning, allocation, and ROI analysis
Partner with Sales to evaluate promotion effectiveness and fatigue
Develop frameworks for measuring and analyzing sales performance across brands
Conduct strategic analyses to identify strengths, risks, and growth opportunities
Standardize reporting and dashboards for consistent insights across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university required
5+ years of related experience in a brand or category management role with a CPG company being a strong advantage
Experience with syndicated data and/or shopper card platforms (Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, 8451, etc.)
Analytical mindset and skilled at synthesizing data from multiple sources to deliver clear, actionable insights and recommendations tailored to the needs of the sales team
Proficient in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization tools
Familiarity with Grocery, Mass, and Club retail channels
Strong communication and presentation skills, adaptable to various audiences
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
MBA preferred
Previous retail CPG sales experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits.
401k with Company match.
Paid time off include vacation, sick time and holidays.
Education Assistance Program.
Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.
Company
Blount Fine Foods
Blount Fine Foods is a food production company that provides gourmet soups, sauces, sides, and entrees.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Wall, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Crocker
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-10-22
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