Deductions Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage complex deduction resolution process through collaboration with Customers, Sales, Retail Finance, Collectors, and Supply Chain functions.
• Analyze customer deduction details and determination of claim/deduction validity in alignment with business and Primo Terms & Conditions.
• Generate and review the Deductions Ageing Report as needed and ensure all assigned customer claims and deductions are closed within predefined timeframes.
• Analyze Customer promotional systems to validate performance pricing & volume and use discretion to identify discrepancies to include other CPG companies or businesses.
• Use discretion and independent judgment to align material information with customer to be able to capture orders.
• Use discretion and independent judgment to properly code deduction clearing in accordance with Audit and SOX compliance measures.
• Finalize the deduction resolution through the creation of payment/credit requests via SAP, Trade Spend Management tool.
• Engage in continuous Improvement activities related to Deduction Management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to use discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters vital to Primo Brands.
• 2-4 years of work experience in the CPG industry and/or Trade promotion experience preferred.
• Advanced computer skills encompassing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience working with major retail portals a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask within a team environment, interacting with individuals at all levels both internal and external.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, BW and Business Objects preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Build effective relationships with business partners at all levels.