Senior Sales Operations Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL

Who We Are: GoNanas is one of the fastest-growing baked goods brands in the U.S., sold in 6,000+

retail locations nationwide including Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Kroger, and Safeway. We make

allergen-friendly banana bread mixes and mini muffins, aiming to truly change the way consumers enjoy baked goods by providing healthier alternatives with the help of the banana

Featured in Forbes, Good Morning America, The View, and on QVC, GoNanas is a nationally recognized brand built by two female founders who care deeply about execution, community, and doing things the right way as we scale.

Who You Are: As GoNanas’ Senior Sales Operations Analyst, you’ll be a critical partner to Sales,

Operations, and Planning, ensuring our wholesale business runs smoothly and efficiently. Y ou’ll own the day-to-day execution that supports inventory visibility, demand planning, distributor coordination, and sales data analysis. This role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional startup environment.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day sales operations across wholesale and distributor channels
Manage inventory reporting and support demand planning and forecasting in partnership with Sales and Operations
Maintain accurate inventory and item master data, including lead times, MOQs, supplier details, and certifications
Oversee wholesale orders, purchase orders, and post-delivery audits
Coordinate distributor logistics and partner with distributors to ensure appropriate inventory levels across warehouses
Coordinate freight for finished goods and raw materials across co manufacturer and warehouse network
Own sales data workflows, including pulling and analyzing data to support retailer meetings, demand planning, and promotional forecasting
Support promotional execution, including promo setup, calendar coordination, and post-event analysis to inform future trade investment
Track and support deduction management and issue resolution with distributor partners
Lead weekly Sales Operations meetings and drive clear follow-through on action items
Manage cross-functional task tracking and deadlines to prevent sales or operations delays
Support new item setup, including certifications (e.g., gluten-free, Non-GMO) and launch documentation
Assist with R&D and new supplier onboarding, including vendor setup and cross-functional coordination

Skills and Experience Required:

3–5 years of experience in Sales Operations, Operations, Supply Chain, or Logistics
Experience in a CPG or startup environment strongly preferred
Familiarity with wholesale distributors (e.g., KeHE, UNFI) and syndicated data tools is a plus
Experience working with ERP systems and EDI
Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; comfort working with large datasets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Self-directed, proactive, and excited to take ownership in an unstructured environment

The ideal candidate:

Has exceptional project management skills, ability to meet deadlines, excellent follow-up skills; is
self-directed, independent, detail-oriented, excellent follow-up skills.
Loves the freedom of an unstructured environment and is their own biggest critic.
Has a can-do attitude and hustle mentality.
LOVES food. They read about it, talk about it, cook when they can, and strive to always learn more.
Has an A-game, and brings their A-game to work with them

To apply, please submit your resume (or CV) and personalized cover letter to annie@eatgonanas.com and hiring@eatgonanas.com with the subject line: GoNanas Sales Operations Analyst.

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