What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deductions Analyst position at The LaSalle Group?
LaSalle Network has partnered with a leading Consumer Packaged Goods company located in downtown Chicago to hire a Deductions Analyst . The Deductions Analyst will play a key role in managing and resolving customer deductions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the profitability of the company.
This position involves detailed analysis of trade promotions, invoices and claims within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an understanding of deductions management within the CPG sector.
Deductions Analyst Responsibilities :
- Analyze and process customer deductions related to trade promotions, pricing discrepancies, shortages, returns and other claims
- Validate deductions against promotional agreements, purchase orders and shipment documentation
- Investigate root causes of unauthorized or invalid deductions and collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, Logistics) to resolve issues
- Communicate with customers to dispute invalid claims and recover funds where applicable
- Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate application of payments and resolution of open deductions
- Prepare detailed reports and dashboards to track deduction trends, resolution timelines and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce deduction volume and processing time
- Participate in the development and implementation of enhanced deduction management systems and tools
- Work closely with Sales, Trade Marketing, Finance and other departments to ensure alignment on trade promotions and deduction management processes
- Provide insights and recommendations to reduce future deductions and improve customer satisfaction
- Ensure all deductions and resolutions comply with company policies and audit standards
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis as required
Deductions Analyst Requirements :
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!
Thank you,
Cara Jarosz
Unit Manager
LaSalle Network
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