Audit Associate

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular trade audits to assess execution of trade marketing plans, promotional implementation and campaign activities across all stores
• Examine proper brand placement, stocking/product availability on shelf, planograms and store displays
• Evaluate deployment, placement, condition and visibility of brand materials such as testers, samples, GWP, shelf talkers, wobblers, top shelves, side bins and gondola at stores
• Validate promotional activities at stores such as discounts, mark up/mark down, special offers and campaigns are properly implemented in accordance with set guidelines
• Gather and capture field data information through store visits and audits, compiling detailed reports that highlight issues, store concerns, non-conformities and gaps
• Provide audit insights and recommendations with Trade Marketing, Brand Marketing, Sales and Merchandising teams to resolve field execution issues
• Assess Trade Knowledge with product, price, promotions, ongoing campaigns, handling concerns, interaction with prospect clients, coordination and overall appearance
• Validate Trade transportation expense authenticity based on mode of transportation, fare, route, distance and Store App GPS logs
• Monitor department performance dashboards and conduct monthly reviews based on set Key Areas as part of Quarterly/Annual Metrics
• Perform closing discussions with auditees, outline commitments and disseminate audit results, ensuring auditee(s) sign the final report