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- CPG industry experience preferred.
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Description
Business Unit Overview
At Crystal Farms Dairy Company we harbor a passion for quality food and seek out the very best talent that fosters the company's culture of ownership and accountability.
We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact.
Whether working on a new product, interacting with consumers, or giving back to the community - passion for cheese is always present in all we do.
Responsibilities
The cheese and dairy categories are highly promoted with the largest investment of the company in trade dollars to support our customers.
The role handles the preparation and analysis of all financial aspects of Crystal Farms promotional activities.
The individual will report into the Assoc Director of FP&A and will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Trade, Procurement and Operations to provide analytics and insights to influence smart business decisions.
In addition, this individual will play a key role in the annual planning, monthly forecasting, variance analysis and the development of executive materials to communicate performance.
This role will gain direct visibility and participate with the CFO and other executive team members.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: