Associate Manager, Merchandise Planning

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 Planning
Location: Hoboken, NJ or South Deerfield, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports 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.