Trade Spend Deduction Manager

SAMYANG AMERICA INC•Brea, CA

3d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Trade Spend Deduction Specialist to support sales operations and trade spend management. This role is responsible for administering and reconciling trade spend deductions, validating customer claims against trade programs, and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial reporting. The position also manages sales orders, pricing, and customer master data within SAP, supports promotion management and post-promotion analysis, and collaborates cross-functionally with AR, Finance, brokers, and Business Development Managers. Additionally, this role supports monthly and quarterly sales closing processes to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements

8+ years of finance or accounting experience in Trade Payment Processing, Deduction Management, and Account Reconciliation
Advanced Trade Spend & Deductions Management expertise
Strong understanding of Gross Profit and P&L structure
Experience managing deductions, billbacks, trade spend, and promotion processes
Proficiency interpreting trade program contracts
Strong systems proficiency, including SAP and Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formula development)
Experience managing multiple accounts, promotions, and reporting timelines simultaneously
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, coordination, cross-functional communication, and follow-up skills
Experience in the food Industry
Experience managing trade promotions and deductions
Experience working with key retail or distributor account
Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean a plus

Responsibilities

Administer, process, and reconcile trade spend deductions, including validating customer claims against trade programs
Identify and resolve invalid deductions while maintaining deduction balances within target thresholds
Oversee deductions, billbacks, and trade spend in collaboration with Finance
Manage sales orders, pricing, and customer master data within SAP
Manage promotions, including post-promotion analysis and reporting
Maintain accuracy of customer, pricing, contract, and promotion documentation
Manage monthly and quarterly sales closing processes
Partner cross-functionally with Accounts Receivable, brokers, customers, BDMs, and Finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely issue resolution