Associate Analyst - Cost

WESCO; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking an Associate Analyst - Cost to manage internal cost-related requests and supplier data files. You will serve as the primary contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and timely responses during price change cycles.

You will support Analysts in Cost Management, load cost and price data, and help maintain KPI-driven processes in a fast-paced corporate environment. Wesco emphasizes its commitment to equal opportunity and employee development.

Qualifications

• Associates' Degree required.
• Experience with data maintenance and loading processes.
• Strong customer service in fast-paced online environments.
• Experience in a corporate head office for mid-to-large companies.
• Solid computer skills, especially Excel and Access.
• Ability to interact with management and peers.
• Ability to set priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Able to thrive in a high-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for internal stakeholders on cost issues.
• Load and maintain product data, cost files and published price files.
• Investigate cost discrepancies and expedite responses for KPI management.
• Support Analysts, Cost Management with department and cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor data accuracy, integrity and consistency.
• Load supplier price increase files.

Skills

Data maintenance

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associates' Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

As the Associate Analyst - Cost, you will be responsible for managing internal commercial/corporate support requests for assigned suppliers. You will be responsible for supplier cost data file maintenance, and will be the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on all cost related issues. You will expedite supplier responses during annual increase process to ensure timely receipt of files and deadlines met. You will support Analysts, and Senior Analysts.

Responsibilities:

• Primary contact for internal stakeholders support on all cost issues
• Loads and maintains product data, cost files and published price files
• Investigates cost discrepancies, expedites responses for department KPI management
• Supports Analyst, Cost Management as it relates to the department and cross functional initiatives
• Monitors and ensures data accuracy, integrity and consistency
• Loads supplier price increase files

Qualifications:

• Associates' Degree required.
• Data maintenance and loading processes.
• Customer Service, especially in a fast paced, online environment.
• Corporate, head office experience for mid to large company.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Access.
• 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.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.