Associate Manager, Merchandise Planning Position Available In Hudson, New Jersey

Job ID:

 5310 Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Title:

Associate Manager, Merchandise PlanningLocation:

Hoboken, NJ or South Deerfield, MAJob Type:

Full-TimeReports To:

Sr.

Manager, Planning Department:

Owned Channel Position Summary:

Newell Brands is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Associate Manager, Merchandise Planning to support the development and execution of promotional strategies and category-level forecasts that drive growth, profitability, and operational alignment across our Omni Channel portfolio. This role plays a critical part in connecting brand, sales, and finance teams through effective trade planning and data-driven forecasting. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and eager to translate insights into action.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Sr. Manager of Planning in development, executing, and analyzing promotions to maximize ROI and brand health
Build and maintain promotional calendars that align with brand and customer strategies
Lead forecasting efforts for key categories, integrating inputs from sales, marketing, and historical data to support demand planning and supply chain alignment
Evaluate promotional performance by analyzing lift, volume impact, and margin implications
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, Finance, and Demand Planning to ensure forecast accuracy and trade plan alignment
Monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform promotional strategy and execution
Develop and maintain promotional dashboards and tools to communicate upcoming events and performance recaps
Present promotional results, learnings, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or related field
3+ years of experience in trade marketing, promotions, demand forecasting, or related functions in a direct to consumer business
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization platforms (Power BI or Tableau preferred)
Working knowledge of syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI) and forecasting methodologies
Excellent project management and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with SAP, TPM, or other trade management systems is a plus The New Jersey base pay range for this position is from $113,200 to $138,350. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position. Newell Brands (

NASDAQ:

NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.