Trade Strategy Analyst

Company: Conagra Brands
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

As Trade Strategy Analyst on our Business Development team, you will support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of our Customer Trade Funding Architecture (i.e. the "Trade Architecture"), which aligns investment levels with retailer support of brand priorities, historical return on investment (ROI) performance and Conagra growth goals. You will report to our Trade Strategy Manager.Your Impact:

• Support development and preparation of Trade Architecture analysis and reporting
• Develop complex and comprehensive analyses and recommendations on items related to the Trade Architecture, including development/analysis of options for ongoing enhancements that increase profitability and oversight of monthly/annual reporting requirements
• Provide visibility, transparency and analytical rigor to Trade Architecture components and considerations, working with partners in the Revenue Management, Business Development, Sales, Brand and Finance organizations
• Support the annual customer performance assessment and rate-setting process (which enables the broader Sales Planning process), including updating of Trade Architecture models, development and mass-loading of initial customer-specific trade rates by item, and in-year rate adjustments because of compliance variances
• Lead ongoing maintenance of trade rates and provide support in issue solving for funding balance discrepancies
• Support development and refreshing of trade related tools and reportingYour Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1+ years of related business experience
  • Experience with Excel (for data analytics, dashboard/tracker building) and PowerBI
  • Knowledge of syndicated data (e.g. IRI, Nielsen)
  • Experience developing complex analyses and determining basic analyses required to support teams in their Trade Architecture decisions (e.g. structure the problem, collect data, identify issues and present results and recommendations)Number of Days in Office: 4Located in downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, our corporate headquarters is in the landmark Merchandise Mart, with access to public transit and several options for dining and shopping in the area.At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.#LI-PM1#LI-Hybrid#LI-AssociateCompensation:Pay Range:$62,000-$91,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.Our Benefits:We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
    • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
    • Wealth: G reat pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
    • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
    • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunitiesOur Company:At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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