Retail Sales Planning Manager

Blueland

Retail Sales Planning Manager at Blueland managing retail operations and partnerships. Implementing strategies to drive sustainable growth within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating retailer promotions and managing shopper marketing programs within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Proficient in data analysis for forecasting and demand planning, ensuring accurate execution of retail strategies.

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Retailer Promotion CoordinationForecasting/Demand PlanningS&OP ProcessesData AnalysisConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisForecastingDemand PlanningRetail ExecutionSKU Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointLooker

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Retail MerchandisingPromotional PlanningRetailer ActivationInventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate retailer promotions in collaboration with the respective account sales leader from planning through execution.
Support retailer merchandising/marketing initiatives including endcaps, demos, sampling programs, in-store signage, digital campaigns, and more.
Lead retail execution programs and field activity through third-party partners.
Maintain and operationalize retailer-agnostic shopper marketing programs including reward apps, coupons, IRCs, community events, and other ad hoc opportunities.
Manage new item setup and product onboarding across retail customers, brokers, and other third-party resources.
Maintain retailer price lists, customer contracts, cost change documentation, and promotional calendars.
Own retailer line review and reset calendars while ensuring all supporting materials are accurate and up to date.
Manage SKU master files, retailer documentation, and commercial knowledge repositories.
Maintain retail sales reporting, including updating latest performance data.
Utilize automated and ad hoc analyses to inform shipment and promotional forecasts, working closely with account sales leaders to input monthly forecast adjustments.
Analyze retailer inventory levels and ordering trends, quickly identifying potential out-of-stock risks or opportunities.
Monitor excess inventory and partner with cross-functional teams to develop action plans.
Facilitate retail sales team’s monthly S&OP responsibilities, ensuring forecast updates, review meetings, documentation, etc. are accomplished accurately and on time.
Collaborate with Finance on deductions, reclaims, promotional planning, pricing updates, and customer financial documentation/reconciliation.
Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure appropriate levels of inventory and ultimately orchestrate successful execution of customer plans.
Coordinate with Marketing on shopper marketing programs and retailer activation opportunities.
Serve as internal communications point of contact for various ad hoc retail requests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
Advanced proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience forecasting/demand planning and S&OP processes and tools preferred.
Familiarity with Kroger, Meijer, UNFI, Whole Foods, Thrive, Target, and Costco and their portals preferred.
Experience with Looker (or similar BI/visualization tools) is a plus.
Strong track record of leveraging data to build compelling business cases.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy.
Ability to travel 2-4X per year for customer & Blueland team meetings, demos, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health benefits
stock options
generous paid time off
paid holidays
paid civic engagement days
paid parental leave
401k (employee contribution)
professional development stipends
remote work reimbursements
various discounts to like-minded companies