About this opportunity
LHH lists this Deduction Analyst opportunity in convent station, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a leading organization within the Health, Wellness, and Beauty / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) space is seeking a Trade Spend & Deduction Management Specialist to support sales and financial operations. This role plays a key part in managing trade spend forecasting, execution, and deduction resolution for major retail and digital commerce customers.
The Specialist will be responsible for maintaining trade investment data, reviewing and actualizing deductions, and partnering closely with sales and client contacts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies. CPG experience is required.
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Temp‑to‑Perm | $30–$32/hour
Hybrid – Morristown, NJ (3 days onsite)
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and update all shipment forecasts, promotional events, and trade spend data within the client’s Trade Investment Management (TIM) system
Translate forecasted volume and trade event data from internal portals into the client TIM platform
Review trade deductions and accurately allocate them by customer, category, and promotional event
Reconcile actual trade spend against financial reports to ensure accuracy and alignment
Partner with sales teams to research, validate, and resolve deductions at key retail customers
Investigate unplanned, invalid, or short-paid charges and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders
Serve as a point of contact for deduction-related inquiries from internal teams and client partners
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve deduction issues efficiently and prevent reoccurrence
Retrieve and manage supporting trade, promo, and brand documentation from shared systems and upload to internal document repositories
Core Competencies
Customer & Client Focus: Builds trust and maintains effective relationships with sales teams and client stakeholders
Organization & Planning: Manages multiple priorities, organizes large volumes of data, and meets deadlines consistently
Perseverance: Demonstrates persistence when resolving complex or disputed deductions
Priority Setting & Time Management: Focuses on high-impact work and efficiently manages competing demands
Technical Learning: Quickly learns systems, tools, and CPG trade processes
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required
Minimum 3+ years of experience in trade spend, deduction management, collections, accounting, or CPG finance roles
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience is required
Professional Skills
Strong analytical mindset with intellectual curiosity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel ; PowerPoint experience preferred
Experience working with Trade Investment Management (TIM) systems strongly preferred
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Location: Morristown, NJ
Minimal travel, as needed
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. xhqgsiq Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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Worksite address
convent station, NJ, 07961, US
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