Cost Optimization Analyst - Remote & ESOP

Border States; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

ESOP

401(k)

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Job summary

Border States is seeking a Cost Analyst to support cost management across our open market business. The role focuses on cost competitiveness, SPA rationalization, and tiered SPA strategies to identify savings and improve profits.

The position involves analyzing market conditions, collaborating with branches and vendors, and delivering data-driven recommendations. A bachelor's degree in a related field and SAP/forecasting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• No minimum years of prior experience required; relevant experience in procurement, sales, marketing, pricing, costing, supply chain, or distribution is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the SAP materials management system and previous forecasting experience is preferred.
• APICS certification or proven knowledge of MRP and supply-chain knowledge preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews key product categories/vendors by branch, area or region to determine cost competitiveness, ensure market relevance, and establish cost confidence with Border States branch personnel.
• Engages key branch/regional personnel as well as key company stakeholders as needed throughout category evaluations.
• Evaluates current market conditions, vendor/category alignment, and strategies.
• Works to understand current cost structures (SPAs, regional vs branch, backside vendor programs, etc.).
• Works with field personnel to capture local market feedback to complete competitive market analyses.
• Utilizes system data and analytics to gather market intelligence on pricing competitiveness.
• Present findings and recommendations to key branch and company stakeholders and implement any agreed upon results.
• Works with vendors to negotiate pricing based on evaluation findings as necessary.
• Supports identification of cost management opportunities through analytics, market feedback, and commercial intelligence to demonstrate due diligence, actively managing costs, and ensuring market relevance in our pricing.
• Analyses cost differences between different locations, regions, and customer types across the enterprise.
• Supports the identification of opportunities to negotiate better SPA costs for more customers, rationalizing existing SPA's, or working to improve into stock pricing.
• Utilizes market analytics and key indices (e.g. commodities) to identify opportunities for cost negotiation with vendors.
• Provides oversight and documentation of cost savings delivered through opportunity identification and market analysis.
• Adheres to the Vital Factors and Goals and Controls process.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline

Tools

SAP materials management

Forecasting

Job description

Border States is seeking a Cost Analyst to support cost management across our open market business. The role focuses on cost competitiveness, SPA rationalization, and tiered SPA strategies to identify savings and improve profits.

The position involves analyzing market conditions, collaborating with branches and vendors, and delivering data-driven recommendations. A bachelor's degree in a related field and SAP/forecasting experience are preferred.