Cost Optimization Manager

Sonepar USA Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Professional development programs

Shareholder opportunities

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Houston, TX is seeking a Cost Manager to own costing data in Eclipse, ensure accuracy of product files, monitor vendor price changes, and drive profitability. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, and vendors to maintain cost information and optimize pricing strategies.

You will develop or use systems to organize information, set priorities, and provide excellent customer service while supporting the company’s profitability goals.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and/or Access for pricing and cost analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and other basic math.

Responsibilities

• Possess a good working knowledge of the Eclipse system as it relates to purchasing functions and reporting.
• Ensure accurate costing, product descriptions, and vendor information according to department procedures.
• Develop and maintain vendor relations to ensure company receives support and favorable costs in our market.
• Analyze and communicate vendor price increases.
• Work with vendors to ensure that timely and accurate cost files are being received.
• Work with vendors to maintain a list of discontinued items and update Eclipse accordingly.
• Review product lines to ensure up-to-date information, merge duplicates, correct costs, and update stock flags.
• Set reminders for discontinued items and update stock status as required.
• Maintain Sell Groups and compare costs on like products to present profitable solutions.
• Review with Purchasing and Price Managers the implementation of cost multipliers.
• Monitor requests for cost changes and route valid changes to Product team for implementation.
• Review regular cost updates to the PDW from Trade Services.
• Review and fill out new product/price templates; update templates as requested by Sales, Purchasing, and vendors.
• Assist Rebate team in maintaining correct UPC codes.
• Assist Purchasing in the review of unapproved and unbilled payables.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

MS Outlook

Discount math

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Eclipse

PDW

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply in Houston, TX is seeking a Cost Manager to own costing data in Eclipse, ensure accuracy of product files, monitor vendor price changes, and drive profitability. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, and vendors to maintain cost information and optimize pricing strategies.

You will develop or use systems to organize information, set priorities, and provide excellent customer service while supporting the company’s profitability goals.