Cost Analyst

Gordon Food Service; Wyoming (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Cost Analyst to ensure accurate financial and margin results by properly assigning cost factors and vendor agreements. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Category Management, Accounts Payable, and Sales teams to resolve cost discrepancies and optimize supplier terms.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business and at least two years of cost or supply chain buying experience, with strong math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years buyer, cost administrator or supply chain buyer experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field required.
• General math aptitude, problem solving abilities, and detail orientation with strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor, honesty, integrity, drive and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Category Management Team during the analysis of vendor cost changes.
• Collaborates with the Category Management Team and the Vendor Receivables Team to implement vendor purchasing agreements.
• Communicates relevant information to support marketing, bids, buyers, and logistics analysts.
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable and Vendor Receivables on cost and repayment issue resolution.
• Supports growth and accuracy in margin through audits of vendor agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost analysis

Supply chain

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

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Position Summary:

The Cost Analyst executes activities to ensure accurate financial and margin results through the proper assignment of cost factors, sales and purchase agreements to drive profitable case growth of products. Executes activities to minimize all purchasing cost issues such as PO/Invoice errors, repayments, credit claims, and samples. May serve as a frontline resource for solving vendor service and quality issues.

What you will do:

Communication & Relationship-Building

• Collaborates with the Category Management Team during the analysis of vendor cost changes.

• Collaborates with the Category Management Team and the Vendor Receivables Team to execute the accurate and timely implementation of vendor purchasing agreements.

• Communicates relevant information to support marketing, bids, buyers, and logistics analysts.

• Collaborates with A/P and V/R on cost and repay issue resolution.

• Collaborates with National and Divisional Sales Teams to provide support as necessary.

• Collaborates with Divisional Marketing Teams to provide support as necessary.

• Supports the Lead Category Buyer to develop background data for formulas and cost models in category market reviews.

• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas

General

• Provides analysis and recommendations to assist in the approval of cost changes in collaboration with Category Management Teams.

• Responsible for the maintenance of all cost factors:

• Responsible for managing costs on GFS's purchase orders via EDI and fax.

• Works with Accounts Payable and vendor community to resolve any cost related discrepancies between a GFS purchase order and a vendor invoice.

• Monitors and executes plans to improve vendors VIP results.

• Supports new vendor and item setup as required.

• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of long term purchasing agreements in collaboration with the National Category and Vendor Receivables Team.

• Supports growth and accuracy in margin through continuous audits of vendor agreements.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related conferences, seminars, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

When you will work:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

What you'll bring to the table:

• Two years buyer, cost administrator or supply chain buyer experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field required.

• This position requires general math aptitude, problem solving abilities, and detail orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Must be able to problem solve, accept and accomplish multiple and diverse assignments.

• Must have good proactive and positive attitude, with a commitment to personal and professional success. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

• This position also requires a professional demeanor, honesty, integrity, drive, tenacity, determination, and a willingness to learn.

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.