Analyst - Cost

CSS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS in Bracknell, United Kingdom, is seeking a Cost Analyst responsible for product cost data file maintenance and standard cost governance. You will load cost files, work with Senior Analysts, suppliers and category management to meet annual increase deadlines, and resolve mailbox requests.

You will mentor junior analysts, ensure data accuracy and integrity across cost data files, and monitor third-party data sources to maintain consistency while supporting cost analysis for commercial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with SharePoint, Power BI and Power Query preferred.
• Data loading and maintenance processes.
• Experience in distribution (WESCO Anixter) or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost data files and governance accuracy.
• Support annual cost increase process with deadlines.
• Manage department mailbox and supplier communications.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity with third-party sources.
• Mentor associate analysts on cost file tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data governance

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Power Query

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Cost Analyst, you will be responsible and accountable for product cost data file maintenance and standard cost governance, including the loading and maintenance of cost files (both direct and via 3rd party data sources). You will work closely with Senior Analysts, suppliers and category management during annual increase process to ensure timely receipt of files and deadlines are met. You will be accountable for timely resolution of commercial/corporate mailbox support requests. You will work daily with Senior Analysts to ensure data accuracy, integrity and completeness within the product cost data files. You will mentor associate analysts on daily tasks, including cost file management, department mailbox management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible, Accountable for the quality of loaded supplier cost and published price files.
• Accountable for the management department mailbox (as assigned)
• Monitors product data accuracy in conjunction with third party data sources.
• Responsible for standard cost governance, root cause failure analysis
• Support Senior Analysts to provide cost analysis insight to commercial and corporate departments
• Accountable for the accuracy of supplier cost file maintenance (additions, deletions and changes)
• Monitors and ensures purchase cost data accuracy, integrity and consistency for assigned system
• Works with Senior Analysts, Associate Analysts to develop process changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency in assigned activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree is required
• Sharepoint, Microsoft Power B.I, Power Query experience preferred.
• Data maintenance and loading processes
• Previous WESCO Anixter or equivalent distribution experience
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to interact and work with management and peers
• Ability to set priorities with strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both orally and in writing
• High paced environment, meet deadlines
• Must be able to multi-task
• Negotiation experience

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