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.
