What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Marketing Analyst position at Solaris Paper, Inc?
About Solaris Paper:
Solaris Paper is among the fastest-growing tissue manufacturers in the United States, with production facilities strategically located in California, Oklahoma, and Virginia. A proud member of Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), Solaris benefits from being part of one of the world's largest integrated paper companies, whose products reach customers in over 150 countries. The tissue finished goods division of APP, Tissues International, ranks as one of the global leaders in its sector, offering a diverse portfolio of products across 18 brands and five categories, produced in 18 converting factories worldwide.
About Our Products:
Our products include premium bath tissue, paper towels and facial tissue. Our family of brands include LoCor Towel and Tissue and Advanced Dispensing Systems, Livi VPG Select and Livi VPG towel and tissue and FIORA branded consumer towel and tissue products – one of the fastest growing consumer brands in North America.
Ensuring supply chain integrity and commitment to the Sustainable Roadmap Vision 2030 are crucial to APP's operations. Learn more about our path to operational excellence by reading our Sustainability Reports and Forest Conservation Policy at: https://app.co.id/sustainability-roadmap-vision-2030
About the role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Trade Analyst to join our Trade Marketing department. As a Trade Analyst, you will be responsible for managing the Trade Marketing lifecycle, including promotion planning, invoiced shipments, expense accruals, customer claims receipt, and claims settlement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Business Operations, Marketing, and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financials.
Job Responsibilities:
- Match customer claims to approved promotional plans and facilitate the resolution of settlement issues in collaboration with the Trade Marketing team, Sales, and Brokers.
- Coordinate with the Accounts Receivable team to maintain alignment between Trade Settlement and Invoicing, Cash Application, and Customer Collections
- Issue customer checks as authorized through approved promotional activity.
- Identify discrepancies between trade fund accruals and claims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of Trade Promotion planning and accrual
- Perform ad-hoc financial analyses as needed
- Build effective relationships and partner with internal customers, including Sales Directors, Trade Managers, and Accounting personnel
- Collaborate with external stakeholders such as Customer Accounting Departments, Category Managers, and Brokers depending on the project requirements
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance through personal example by adopting a customer-based approach to business support
- Drive process improvements designed to increase efficiency within the function and organization
- Enhance the position by thoroughly reviewing all activities performed in order to improve the quality and productivity of services provided
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills
- Proficiency in understanding and implementing complex concepts, processes, and business structures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Solaris Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or expression.